Scream 7’s Big Twist Is Soulless Nostalgia at Its Worst

Since the second Scream movie in 1997 cleverly mirrored the opening of the first, the series has consistently referenced itself. The best installments also offer broader commentary on horror movies or society in general. So, it’s fitting that the latest film, Scream 7, begins at the house from the climaxes of both the original 1996 Scream and the 2022 reboot. Following that, the movie recreates a famous scene from the first film: a character imitates the villain Billy Loomis appearing outside Sidney Prescott’s window, all while the song “(Don’t Fear) the Reaper” plays – this time, it’s Sidney’s daughter, Tatum, who gets the fright.








