Scream movie poster

Scream

"Someone has taken their love of scary movies one step too far. Solving this mystery is going to be murder."

December 20, 1996 1h 52m 7.4/10 (7,630 votes)

Originally released in 1996. Scream is a crime/horror film. directed by Wes Craven.

Starring David Arquette, Neve Campbell, and Courteney Cox

Synopsis

A year after the murder of her mother, a teenage girl is terrorized by a masked killer who targets her and her friends by using scary movies as part of a deadly game.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 20, 1996 29 years ago
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Runtime 1h 52m 112 minutes total
User Rating 7.4/10 Great (7,630 votes)
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Budget $14M Production budget
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Box Office $173M 12.4x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$14,000,000
Revenue
$173,046,663

Production Companies

  • Dimension Films
  • Woods Entertainment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scream about?

A year after the murder of her mother, a teenage girl is terrorized by a masked killer who targets her and her friends by using scary movies as part of a deadly game.

Who directed Scream?

Scream was directed by Wes Craven.

How long is Scream?

Scream has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).

When was Scream released?

Scream was released on December 20, 1996 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Scream?

The main cast of Scream includes David Arquette, Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Matthew Lillard, Rose McGowan.

Is Scream worth watching?

Scream has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 7,630 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.