Spyglass is back at it again, this time with a new installment in the popular horror franchise, Scream. The upcoming film will be the seventh in the long-running series and will be directed by Christopher Landon, a well-known figure in the horror movie industry. Landon is no stranger to the genre, having previously directed the Happy Death Day movies as well as the body-switching horror-comedy Freaky. With his experience and expertise, fans can expect a thrilling and spine-chilling addition to the Scream franchise.
The torch is being passed from Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, also known as Radio Silence, who directed the sixth film in the franchise released earlier this year. The duo decided to step back from the directing role to focus on an original horror movie for Universal. However, they will still be involved in the project as executive producers along with their fellow Radio Silence member Chad Villella.
The previous two Scream movies, distributed by Paramount, were highly successful, grossing $137.7 million and $168.9 million worldwide, respectively. These films introduced a new generation of actors to the franchise, including Jenna Ortega, Melissa Barrera, and Mason Gooding. While there are no confirmed deals for the actors to return in the seventh installment, it is expected that they will reprise their roles once the dual writer and actor strikes are resolved. Of particular interest is Jenna Ortega’s involvement, as she signed on to the franchise before her rise to A-list status with her lead role in Netflix’s Wednesday.
The writing team for Scream 7 is still undecided. James Vanderbilt and Guy Busick wrote the scripts for the two recent films, but Christopher Landon is also an accomplished screenwriter. He has written his own directorial projects, including Freaky, Happy Death Day 2U, and We Have a Ghost. Landon’s involvement in the script will depend on the resolution of the writers’ strike, which has currently impacted the production of several films.
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Paramount is expected to return as the distributor for Scream 7, continuing their successful partnership with the franchise. The first four Scream movies were directed by the late Wes Craven, with Kevin Williamson penning the script for the original film released in 1996. Together, they created a dominant horror series that cleverly blended scares with meta commentary. The central theme of the franchise revolves around the hunt for a killer, or killers, wearing a black sheet and white mask known as Ghostface.
Christopher Landon’s most recent directorial project was We Have a Ghost, which premiered on Netflix in February. The film starred David Harbour and Jahi Winston and showcased Landon’s ability to create suspense and deliver captivating performances.
As production for Scream 7 moves forward, fans can look forward to a fresh take on the beloved horror franchise. With Christopher Landon at the helm, the film is sure to provide plenty of scares, thrills, and unexpected twists. As the script is finalized and the actors’ deals are secured, audiences can eagerly anticipate the return of Ghostface and the continuation of the Scream legacy. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting project.
