Scream VII (2025) picks up where Scream VI left off, bringing back the horror and mystery that has made the Ghostface killer an iconic figure in modern slasher films. The seventh installment delves deeper into the legacy of Ghostface, revealing more twists and shocking revelations about the infamous killer’s origins.
The story opens with Sidney Prescott, now living in relative peace with her family, but haunted by nightmares of her past. Meanwhile, in Woodsboro, a new series of Ghostface killings begins, targeting survivors from the previous attacks and anyone connected to the original killings. Sam and Tara Carpenter, who survived Scream VI, find themselves back in the crosshairs as the new Ghostface starts to terrorize them.
The film introduces a fresh cast of characters, including a group of high school friends and amateur horror filmmakers obsessed with the Ghostface murders. As the body count rises, they quickly realize that their fascination with the killer might make them the next targets. Gale Weathers, now an acclaimed journalist and true-crime author, returns to Woodsboro to investigate and reconnect with the surviving characters, determined to uncover who is behind the mask this time.
As with previous Scream films, Scream VII plays with the horror genre’s rules and expectations, offering plenty of meta-commentary on the evolution of slasher films and modern-day horror tropes. The suspense builds as the characters try to decipher the new Ghostface’s motives, leading to several chilling, edge-of-your-seat moments.
The final act takes place at a horror convention, where a Ghostface-themed event becomes a literal bloodbath. Sidney, Sam, and Tara must face their fears and confront the killer, who is revealed to have a shocking connection to Sidney’s past, tying the new murders to the original Ghostface legacy.
The movie ends with a jaw-dropping twist that leaves fans questioning who can truly be trusted, and whether the Ghostface legacy will ever truly die. The film sets up potential future entries, promising more mystery and bloodshed to come.
