The series begins in the fictional town of , California. High school student Casey Becker and her boyfriend are brutally murdered by a masked killer known as Ghostface. The investigation centers on Sidney Prescott, whose mother, Maureen, was raped and murdered exactly one year earlier.
: The characters in the film are fans of horror movies and use their knowledge of "slasher rules" (e.g., "don't have sex," "don't drink or do drugs") to try and survive. Scream YTS
: Returning to Woodsboro, the killer is Sidney’s cousin, Jill Roberts , who wants to become the "new" Sidney Prescott and achieve internet fame. The New Generation (2022–Present) The series begins in the fictional town of , California
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The series saw a "requel" (reboot-sequel) in 2022 and 2023, shifting focus to , who is revealed to be the illegitimate daughter of original killer Billy Loomis .
: Set in New York City, the killers are revealed to be Richie’s family (his father and siblings), who seek vengeance against Sam for Richie's death.
The story of the franchise is a meta-fictional journey that revolutionized the horror genre by acknowledging and subverting traditional "slasher" tropes. Beginning in 1996, the series follows the life of Sidney Prescott (played by Neve Campbell) and her encounters with various killers who adopt the Ghostface persona. The Original Tragedy: Scream (1996)