Debuting in Brazilian cinemas, Scream 5 has everything to win over fans of the franchise and horror movies in general. The film brings the return of some of the most iconic figures in the saga: Sidney Prescott from Killer Ghostface, Neve Campbell, and reporter Gail Weathers played by Monica Courteney Cox from Friends.
The film is a direct sequel to Scream 4, originally released in 2011. A decade later, fans are dying to know how the saga will end.
Although it hasn’t officially premiered in the United States yet, Scream 5 has already received a rousing reception from particular critics, with praise for the performances of the cast, the duo of Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillette. Direction, comedy and metalanguage.
The Cinema Observatory reveals everything about the release of Scream 5 below: the feature’s plot, its cast, theatrical premiere, and trailer.
What is the plot of Scream 5 about?
“Twenty-five years after a series of brutal murders in sleepy Woodsboro, a new killer wears a Ghostface mask, and proceeds to hunt down a group of teenagers.”
The big mystery is this: who is the man (or woman!) behind the mask. The movie’s subtitle says everything fans need to know: “It’s always what you know.”
Scream 5 is the first film in the franchise without Wes Craven as a director. The filmmaker passed away in 2015. In an interview with The Drew Barrymore’s Show, Courteney Cox talked about the production changes.
“It’s modern, it’s scary, it’s a brand new Scream. It’s not a reboot or a remake. It’s just a new release. I think it’ll be awesome”, commented Friends’ eternal Monica.
Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and the Cast of Scream 5
As we’ve already mentioned, Scream 5 brings back some of the most beloved celebrities in the franchise, as well as introducing new characters.
Neve Campbell returns as Sidney Prescott, the protagonist of the original franchise. Will she be able to escape Ghostface’s murderous frenzy once again? Just looking to find out.
Friends’ Monica, Courteney Cox, returns as fearless journalist Gail Weathers once again in search of a big scoop.
The lineup of familiar characters returning in Scream 5 is rounded out by David Arquette as Davey Riley and Marley Shelton as police officer Judy Hicks.
The new cast of Scream 5 is made up by Melissa Barrera (Club de Cuervos), Mason Gooding (Love, Victor), Jenna Ortega (The Babysitters Club), Jack Quaid (The Boys), Dylan Minette (13 Reasons Why), Jasmine Savoy . -Brown (The Leftovers), Kyle Gallner (Girl from Hell), Mickey Madison (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) and Heather Matarazzo (The Princess Diaries).
Finally, voice actor Roger L. Jackson returns as the unforgettable voice of assassin Ghostface.
Scream 5 premiere and trailer in Brazil
Scream 5 opens in Brazil on Thursday, January 13, 2022. The film arrives in Brazilian cinemas the day before it opens in the United States.
Watch the official trailer of Scream 5 below.
