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‘Scream 8’ Officially Confirmed by Original Star
Neve Campbell has confirmed she will return for the planned eighth Scream film, saying it is among her upcoming projects. Her involvement brings back a star who has been part of the horror franchise since its 1996 debut, as the sequel moves into development.
Scream 8 has no announced release date or director, but writers Lilla and Nora Zuckerman have been hired to write the screenplay. The previous film, Scream 7, earned $214 million worldwide on a $45 million production budget, despite its critics’ score falling to 29% from 228 reviews.
In short
- Neve Campbell says she will appear in Scream 8.
- The sequel’s release date and director are unconfirmed.
- Scream 7 made $214 million worldwide.
Explained simply
The Scream films are a long-running horror series that began in 1996. They follow people targeted by a masked killer known as Ghostface, while drawing on the conventions of horror films.
Neve Campbell has played Sidney Prescott, a central character, since the first film. The next instalment is being developed with writers Lilla and Nora Zuckerman, but its director and release date have not been announced.
The series has continued through multiple films, with each adding to its cast and story. Its latest released film, Scream 7, attracted a large cinema audience despite receiving a low critics’ score, showing that audience interest and reviews can differ.