Summary
Now that fans know thatScream 7will at least continue final girl Sidney Prescott’s (Neve Campbell) story in some way, no matter how big a role the character plays in the sequel, fans wonderwhat theScream 7cast will look like. There are also several questions surrounding the new Ghostface.
Ever sinceScreamwas released in 1996, fans have wonderedif Stu Macher (Matthew Lillard) or Billy Loomis (Skeet Ulrich) killed Casey Becker (Drew Barrymore). This is not only one of the most famous opening scenes from a horror movie but one of the best scenes in anyScreammovie. Several years ago, Kevin Williamson, who wrote severalScreammovies and is directingScream 7, shared the truth about which of the two iconic Ghostfaces killed Casey. It’s possible that Kevin Williamson’s comments hint at who could target Sidney inScream 7.
Do Kevin Williamson’s Past Comments About Casey’s Killer Reveal Scream 7’s Ghostface?
In 2009, aScreamfan tweeted Kevin Williamson and asked, “Who killed Casey Becker? Billy or Stu?” andKevin Williamson said Stu killed Casey. Stu is the most interesting Ghostface because he’s goofy and unexpected.Williamson’s comments could suggest thatScream 7’s Ghostface will be humorous. It also seems likely thatScream 7’s Ghostface willbe a big surprise. Considering the fact that several Ghostfaces wanted to go viral or become well-known for their killing sprees, it would be great if the new killer felt shocking and new.
Since Kevin Williamson was involved with so manyScreammovies and is directing the new sequel, fans wonder if he will have any say in the script. While that hasn’t been confirmed and there’s no way of knowing if he has had talks with the writer or producers about the story, it’s possible that, given his past Ghostfaces, he would want the new one to be as dynamic, funny, and unique as Stu.
When compared to the killers inthe best modern slasher movies,Stu is an original horror movie villain. He isn’t a mastermind with a detailed plan and goes along with what his friend tells him to do. While it remains to be seen ifScream 7will have one Ghostface who is in charge and one who is the follower, it’s interesting to think about.
Kevin Williamson’s comment that Stu killed Casey also suggests that theGhostface inScream 7could be terrifying and dangerous, despite their unassuming and silly appearance. Anyfan theories about theScream 7opening killare reminders of how memorable the opening to the 1996 movie was. It’s unnerving to learn that Stu was the one who terrorized Casey.
When working onScream (2022), Kevin Williamson shared his thoughts with the writers. This suggests that he could play even bigger part this time around since he’s the director. Williamson toldAframe.oscars.org.
“It really rejuvenated me. I didn’t want to be a part of this, and then, once I committed to it, I had the best time. They let me be involved as much as I wanted to be. They listened to me when I spoke up with my dumb ideas. They were so respectful, though I’m sure you [could] talk to them about what a pain in the a** I was.”
Which Scream Ghostfaces Did Kevin Williamson Write?
Kevin Williamson wrote several Ghostfaces, and his past killers could hint at Scream 7’s Ghostface as well. The Ghostfaces who appeared in the threeScreammovies that Williamson wrote are Stu Macher and Billy Loomis (Skeet Ulrich) inScream, Mickey Altieri (Timothy Olyphant) and Debbie Salt/Mrs. Loomis inScream 2,and Jill Roberts (Emma Roberts) and Charlie Walker) inScream 4.
Every Ghostface Williamson has written works as part of a duo, which could also suggest that Scream 7 could have two Ghostfaces. Whenfans debate the best new Ghostface, they wonder if there should be a big group, two killers, or just one. People also think thatGhostface could live, which would be a huge change.
Kevin Williamson also shared in the same interview that he wanted to know Ghostface’s motive inScream (2022). No matter what fans think of his Ghostfaces, they had clear reasons for starting a killing spree. The endings ofScream,
Scream 2, andScream 4are satisfying and there are no loose ends that need to be tied up. It’s also interesting to reflect on how all of Kevin Williamson’s Ghostfaces have strong connections to Sidney. SinceSidney could be in real trouble inScream 7, it’s tough to wait to find out who the new Ghostface is and what their motivation is.
