I’m getting so excited for Scream 7 – it’s almost here! Everyone’s trying to figure out who the new Ghostface will be, and it’s driving the fandom wild. What’s really cool is that Kevin Williamson is back writing and directing, and so many of our favorites are returning, like Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Jasmin Savoy Brown, and Mason Gooding – even Matthew Lillard! There are some new cast members too, like McKenna Grace, Anna Camp, and Joel McHale, but a lot of fans think they’ve already figured out who the killer is going to be.
Fans are speculating about who will play Ghostface in Scream 7, and many believe it will be Matthew Lillard, who played Stu Macher in the original Scream movie. His character was presumed dead, but recent films have brought back other seemingly deceased characters, fueling the theory. However, another compelling fan theory suggests a different suspect might be behind the mask.
‘Scream’s “Blue Flannel” Theory, Explained
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Fans have noticed a repeating visual clue throughout the Scream movies, now known as the “Blue Flannel” theory. It began with Billy Loomis wearing a blue flannel shirt in the first film during a scene with Sidney. Though it was just a costume choice initially, the blue flannel has reappeared – worn by killers before they’re revealed. While it might seem far-fetched, this pattern has held true in multiple Scream movies.
The Scream movies have a recurring visual motif with the killers’ clothing. Both killers in Scream 4, Jill Roberts and Charlie Walker, wore flannel shirts, and this pattern continues in the 2022 Scream with Richie Kirsch. Beyond just flannel, the color blue is significant. Killers frequently wear blue flannel, or simply blue clothing, like Mickey and Mrs. Loomis in Scream 2 and Roman in Scream 3. This continues in Scream VI, where Ethan, one of the killers, wears a blue outfit strikingly similar to Mickey’s from Scream 2.
While Derek, Sidney’s boyfriend from Scream 2, briefly throws things off with a blue outfit, the idea that the killer’s identity is hinted at through blue flannel clothing seems to be consistently accurate. Trailers and posters for Scream 7 have already been released, and if this pattern holds true, the movie has already revealed who the killer is.
Who Does the Theory Identify as ‘Scream 7’s Killer?
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Early promotional images for Scream 7 feature two characters wearing flannel, immediately making them potential suspects. While the official poster shows many faces, only one person is wearing a flannel shirt – Sam Rechner’s character. Although his specific role is still unknown, fans have focused on the shirt as a major clue. Another character, Grace – a friend of Sidney’s daughter – also appears in a blue flannel skirt in the trailer. A YouTube channel, I Like Scary, has proposed a ‘Blue Flannel’ theory, suggesting that Grace and Rechner might be the new killer duo in the upcoming film.
The appearances of Rechner and Grace in blue flannel might be a deliberate distraction for fans. The filmmakers of Scream 7 could be using this well-known fan theory to mislead viewers about who the killer will be. However, if the wardrobe choice wasn’t intentional, Scream 7 may have accidentally revealed a major plot point to the audience.
Stu Macher May Be ‘Scream 7’s Biggest Red Herring
Bringing back Stu Macher in Scream 7 is a bold move, considering he appeared to die in the previous film. The filmmakers will need to explain how he’s still alive. Like the surprise return of Billy Loomis in earlier Scream movies, there might be a bigger story behind Stu’s reappearance, but it’s currently unknown if that will be the case. Rumors suggest the film will feature Fallbrook Psychiatric Hospital, where fans speculate Stu has been held since the original Scream. This could mean he’s either escaped to become the killer again, or he’s helping Sidney uncover the new Ghostface, similar to the role Hannibal Lecter played in The Silence of the Lambs. However, Stu’s return could also be a clever distraction.
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The trailer for the new Scream movie starts by revisiting the house from the original 1996 film, now the scene of fresh killings before being destroyed by Ghostface. This could be a dramatic move by the new killer, or a way of showing that the past is being left behind. The trailer emphasizes that everything that’s happened in previous Scream films has led to this moment, making the identity of the killer in Scream 7 feel particularly important. Given the connection to the original house and the increased stakes, the return of Matthew Lillard as Stu Macher seems like a possibility. However, Stu is probably too obvious a suspect, and many viewers would be let down if he turned out to be the killer. Considering all the clues, Stu might actually be a distraction, with Rechner and Grace more likely to be revealed as the real killers thanks to details in their clothing and observations from dedicated fans.
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