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Scream
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Wes Craven. With Neve Campbell, Skeet Ulrich, Rose McGowan.
7.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
A year after the murder of her mother, a teenage girl is terrorized by a masked killer who targets her and her friends by using scary movies as part of a deadly game.
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7.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA year after the murder of her mother, a teenage girl is terrorized by a masked killer who targets her and her friends by using scary movies as part of a deadly game.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Scream.
MoviHero lists December 20, 1996 as the release date for Scream. Wes Craven is the listed director. The listed cast includes Neve Campbell as Sidney, Skeet Ulrich as Billy, Rose McGowan as Tatum, Matthew Lillard as Stuart. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 20, 1996
GenresCrime · Mystery · Horror
Runtime1h 52m
DirectorWes Craven
CastNeve Campbell as Sidney, Skeet Ulrich as Billy, Rose McGowan as Tatum, Matthew Lillard as Stuart
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Scream right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Scream runs 1h 52m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.4/10 from 8,416 votes. Updated Nov 14, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary9/10
Violence8/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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Viewer reaction
“Scream was the first of its kind that redefined horror with new rules, a meta plot, and rebellious unexpected twists.”
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“Now let's be honest. Who didn't guess right from the outset what was going on in the sleepy Californian town of "Woodsboro"? Perhaps I'd just…”
Viewer reaction
“Scream delivered a breath of fresh air into the slasher franchise and holds up rather well nearly 30 years later.”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“What do I have to do to prove to you that I'm not a killer?”
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“Would you settle for a PG-13 relationship?”
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