Twenty-five years ago, "Scream" -- starring Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox -- revitalised horror with its highly self-aware take on the increasingly stale and formulaic slasher genre.

This Friday, a film again entitled "Scream" -- again starring Campbell and Cox -- returns to breathe new life into the... you get the idea.

"Thank God we are working in a franchise, and in a universe, where it's okay for a movie to be wildly self-reflexive," co-director Tyler Gillett told AFP.

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"There were more instances of that meta experience than we can count when we were making the movie."

Just like in the 1996 original, characters in the new "Scream" spend much of the plot debating the tropes of horror movies in order to guess which one of them -- female? Black? virgin? -- will be killed off next.

They realize that the latest swathe of attacks in their bafflingly violent California hometown are targeting people related to the killers from 25 years before.

Handily, one character explains horror audiences' new fondness for "requels" -- films that follow chronologically from previous movies, but reboot the franchise with younger characters related to the original cast.

"There are certain rules to surviving -- believe me, I know," a returning David Arquette tells his younger, new co-stars.

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The film also revisits several locations and scenarios.

It starts with a scene that evokes Drew Barrymore's infamous and shocking death in the original, when she ill-advisedly answered her landline, with the killer on the other end, before the opening credits have even rolled.

In the new film's opener, a Gen-Z teen is so baffled to find that her parents' old landline still functions that she initially does not even answer.&nbsp;

"The disregard we all have for landlines... for us, it's fun," said co-director Matt Bettinelli-Olpin.

"Placed at the beginning of the movie, it just lets you know we're aware of it, the movie's aware of it, we're going to move forward with that awareness together.

"One of the things that 'Scream' does so well is it never underestimates its audience."

- Whodunit? -

While the filmmakers wanted to make a "love letter" to the late Wes Craven -- who directed all four previous "Scream" films -- Gillett said the movie could never just be "pure nostalgia."

Unlike the original, which emerged when the slasher horror genre was floundering, the new "Scream" arrives in an era of critically acclaimed, socially aware arthouse horror from the likes of Jordan Peele.

Characters in the film pompously discuss their love for "elevated horror," referencing films like "The Babadook" and "Hereditary" as well as Peele's "Get Out" and "Us."

"We're in the middle of a golden era. And so we're hoping that this movie introduces people to some of those movies that they aren't familiar with," said Bettinelli-Olpin.

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"We're obviously playing with and poking fun at this idea of 'elevated horror,'" added Gillett.

"Regardless of what you want to call it in order to feel good about watching a horror movie, for us it's all gravy. As long as people are excited about the stories... that's all upside to us."

One thing that has not changed is the "Scream" franchise's "whodunit" element, with the identity of the killer hidden behind a distinctive "Ghostface" mask.

Keeping the plot's twists from leaking was vital to the filmmakers. During the audition stages, actors were only shown scenes from the film's first two acts.

"Even when the cast members got there, we only gave them pages up until where their characters were," said executive producer Chad Villella, who worked on 2019 hit "Ready or Not" with the two directors.

"They really embraced the secrecy of it all."

Twenty-five years ago, "Scream" -- starring Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox -- revitalised horror with its highly self-aware take on the increasingly stale and formulaic slasher genre.

Twenty-five years ago, "Scream" -- starring Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox -- revitalised horror with its highly self-aware take on the increasingly stale and formulaic slasher genre. This Friday, a film again entitled "Scream" -- again starring Campbell and Cox -- returns to breathe new life into the... you get the idea. "Thank God we are working in a franchise, and in a universe, where it's okay for a movie to be wildly self-reflexive," co-director Tyler Gillett told AFP. Also read: Andrew Garfield was rejected from 'The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian' for this reason "There were more instances of that meta experience than we can count when we were making the movie." Just like in the 1996 original, characters in the new "Scream" spend much of the plot debating the tropes of horror movies in order to guess which one of them -- female? Black? virgin? -- will be killed off next. They realize that the latest swathe of attacks in their bafflingly violent California hometown are targeting people related to the killers from 25 years before. Handily, one character explains horror audiences' new fondness for "requels" -- films that follow chronologically from previous movies, but reboot the franchise with younger characters related to the original cast. "There are certain rules to surviving -- believe me, I know," a returning David Arquette tells his younger, new co-stars. Also read: SAG awards 2022 nominations announced, 'House of Gucci','The Power of the Dog' lead the list The film also revisits several locations and scenarios. It starts with a scene that evokes Drew Barrymore's infamous and shocking death in the original, when she ill-advisedly answered her landline, with the killer on the other end, before the opening credits have even rolled. In the new film's opener, a Gen-Z teen is so baffled to find that her parents' old landline still functions that she initially does not even answer. "The disregard we all have for landlines... for us, it's fun," said co-director Matt Bettinelli-Olpin. "Placed at the beginning of the movie, it just lets you know we're aware of it, the movie's aware of it, we're going to move forward with that awareness together. "One of the things that 'Scream' does so well is it never underestimates its audience." - Whodunit? - While the filmmakers wanted to make a "love letter" to the late Wes Craven -- who directed all four previous "Scream" films -- Gillett said the movie could never just be "pure nostalgia." Unlike the original, which emerged when the slasher horror genre was floundering, the new "Scream" arrives in an era of critically acclaimed, socially aware arthouse horror from the likes of Jordan Peele. Characters in the film pompously discuss their love for "elevated horror," referencing films like "The Babadook" and "Hereditary" as well as Peele's "Get Out" and "Us." "We're in the middle of a golden era. And so we're hoping that this movie introduces people to some of those movies that they aren't familiar with," said Bettinelli-Olpin. Also read: ‘Pig’ director Michael Sarnoski to helm ‘A Quiet Place 3' "We're obviously playing with and poking fun at this idea of 'elevated horror,'" added Gillett. "Regardless of what you want to call it in order to feel good about watching a horror movie, for us it's all gravy. As long as people are excited about the stories... that's all upside to us." One thing that has not changed is the "Scream" franchise's "whodunit" element, with the identity of the killer hidden behind a distinctive "Ghostface" mask. Keeping the plot's twists from leaking was vital to the filmmakers. During the audition stages, actors were only shown scenes from the film's first two acts. "Even when the cast members got there, we only gave them pages up until where their characters were," said executive producer Chad Villella, who worked on 2019 hit "Ready or Not" with the two directors. "They really embraced the secrecy of it all."

'Scream' returns to satirise new 'golden era' of horror

Paramount and Sypyglass’ announced the cast for its upcoming ‘Scream’ film.&nbsp;

The film will feature Dylan Minnette, Mason Gooding, Mikey Madison, Kyle Gallner and Jasmin Savoy Brown.&nbsp;

They will be joining franchise cast members Neve Campbell, David Arquette and Courteney Cox who’ll reprise their respective roles, as well as new cast members Jack Quaid, newcomer Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega.&nbsp;

The production will shoot in Wilmington, North Carolina.

‘Scream’ will be directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett of the filmmaking group Radio Silence from a screenplay by James Vanderbilt and Guy Busick.

Paramount and Sypyglass’ announced the cast for its upcoming ‘Scream’ film. The film will feature Dylan Minnette, Mason Gooding, Mikey Madison, Kyle Gallner and Jasmin Savoy Brown.

Paramount and Sypyglass’ announced the cast for its upcoming ‘Scream’ film. The film will feature Dylan Minnette, Mason Gooding, Mikey Madison, Kyle Gallner and Jasmin Savoy Brown. They will be joining franchise cast members Neve Campbell, David Arquette and Courteney Cox who’ll reprise their respective roles, as well as new cast members Jack Quaid, newcomer Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega. The production will shoot in Wilmington, North Carolina. ‘Scream’ will be directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett of the filmmaking group Radio Silence from a screenplay by James Vanderbilt and Guy Busick.

Mason Gooding, Dylan Minnette and Mikey Madison join new ‘Scream’ movie

Actor Courtney Cox is returning as news reporter Gale Weathers in the upcoming Scream reboot. The 'Friends' star confirmed her casting in an Instagram post on Friday.

"I can't wait to see this face again," Cox wrote alongside a clip of the iconic black-and-white Scream mask. With the new film, Spyglass Media Group is relaunching the 24-year-old franchise.

'Ready or Not' helmers Matthew Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, also known as Radio Silence, are directing the reboot from a script written by James Vanderbilt and Guy Busick.

Actor David Arquette is also set to reprise his role as Sheriff Dewey Riley in the upcoming film.

Plot details are under the wraps, but production will begin later this year in Wilmington, North Carolina after safety protocols are in place.

The first 'Scream' movie released in 1996, with Neve Campbell starring as Sidney Prescott, the target of the Ghostface killer, whose look was inspired by the Edvard Munch painting The Scream.

Cox and Arquette co-starred in all the four films, directed by Wes Craven and written by Kevin Williamson. Williamson is serving as the executive producer on the reboot.

Actor Courtney Cox is returning as news reporter Gale Weathers in the upcoming Scream reboot. The 'Friends' star confirmed her casting in an Instagram post on Friday.

Actor Courtney Cox is returning as news reporter Gale Weathers in the upcoming Scream reboot. The 'Friends' star confirmed her casting in an Instagram post on Friday. "I can't wait to see this face again," Cox wrote alongside a clip of the iconic black-and-white Scream mask. With the new film, Spyglass Media Group is relaunching the 24-year-old franchise. 'Ready or Not' helmers Matthew Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, also known as Radio Silence, are directing the reboot from a script written by James Vanderbilt and Guy Busick. Actor David Arquette is also set to reprise his role as Sheriff Dewey Riley in the upcoming film. Plot details are under the wraps, but production will begin later this year in Wilmington, North Carolina after safety protocols are in place. The first 'Scream' movie released in 1996, with Neve Campbell starring as Sidney Prescott, the target of the Ghostface killer, whose look was inspired by the Edvard Munch painting The Scream. Cox and Arquette co-starred in all the four films, directed by Wes Craven and written by Kevin Williamson. Williamson is serving as the executive producer on the reboot.

Courteney Cox to reprise her role in 'Scream' reboot

‘Scream’ reboot is happening and actor David Arquete will reprise his role as Sheriff Dewey Riley.

On the part, he said, “I am thrilled to be playing Dewey again and to reunite with my ‘Scream’ family, old and new. Scream’ has been such a big part of my life, and for both the fans and myself, I look forward to honoring Wes Craven’s legacy.”

It was announced on Monday by the Spyglass Media Group that filming is expected to begin later this year in Wilmington, N.C., when safety protocols are in place.&nbsp;

Directors Matthew Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett are helming the reboot from a script by James Vanderbilt and Guy Busick.

The original ‘Scream’ came out in 1996. Neve Campbell played Sidney Prescott, the target of the Ghostface killer, who had a look inspired by the Edvard Munch painting ‘The Scream’. Courteney Cox and Arquette co-starred in the four-film franchise, directed by Wes Craven and written by Kevin Williamson.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, David Arquette recently co-founded XTR, a new production studio, and can next be seen in Brea Grant’s upcoming ensemble feature comedy, ‘12 Hour Shift’.

‘Scream’ reboot is happening and actor David Arquete will reprise his role as Sheriff Dewey Riley. On the part, he said, “I am thrilled to be playing Dewey again and to reunite with my ‘Scream’ family, old and new.

‘Scream’ reboot is happening and actor David Arquete will reprise his role as Sheriff Dewey Riley. On the part, he said, “I am thrilled to be playing Dewey again and to reunite with my ‘Scream’ family, old and new. Scream’ has been such a big part of my life, and for both the fans and myself, I look forward to honoring Wes Craven’s legacy.” It was announced on Monday by the Spyglass Media Group that filming is expected to begin later this year in Wilmington, N.C., when safety protocols are in place. Directors Matthew Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett are helming the reboot from a script by James Vanderbilt and Guy Busick. The original ‘Scream’ came out in 1996. Neve Campbell played Sidney Prescott, the target of the Ghostface killer, who had a look inspired by the Edvard Munch painting ‘The Scream’. Courteney Cox and Arquette co-starred in the four-film franchise, directed by Wes Craven and written by Kevin Williamson. Meanwhile, David Arquette recently co-founded XTR, a new production studio, and can next be seen in Brea Grant’s upcoming ensemble feature comedy, ‘12 Hour Shift’.

David Arquette to return as Sheriff Dewey Riley in ‘Scream’ reboot

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'Scream' returns to satirise new 'golden era' of horror

Mason Gooding, Dylan Minnette and Mikey Madison join new ‘Scream’ movie

Courteney Cox to reprise her role in 'Scream' reboot

David Arquette to return as Sheriff Dewey Riley in ‘Scream’ reboot