Neve Campbell stars as Sidney Prescott, Courteney Cox as Gale Weathers, and David Arquette as Dewey Riley in Scream (1996), a meta-slasher film directed by Wes Craven.
Main cast
- Sidney PrescottNeve CampbellMain
- Gale WeathersCourteney CoxMain
- Deputy Dewey RileyDavid ArquetteMain
- Billy LoomisSkeet UlrichMain
- Stuart ‘Stu’ MacherMatthew LillardMain
- Randy MeeksJamie KennedyMain
Supporting cast
- Tatum RileyRose McGowanSupp
- Principal Arthur HimbryHenry WinklerSupp
- Casey BeckerDrew BarrymoreSupp
- Kenny BrownW. Earl BrownSupp
- Neil PrescottLawrence HechtSupp
- Cotton WearyLiev SchreiberSupp
Guest & voice
- Steve OrthKevin Patrick WallsGuest
- Reporter #1David BoothGuest
- Reporter #2Carla HatleyGuest
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About this cast
Scream (1996) is a groundbreaking horror film directed by Wes Craven and written by Kevin Williamson. The story follows high school student Sidney Prescott, who becomes the target of a masked killer known as Ghostface, while the town of Woodsboro is plunged into a murder spree. The film revitalised the slasher genre with its self-aware humour and iconic cast.
FAQs
Who plays Sidney Prescott in Scream 1996?
Neve Campbell plays Sidney Prescott, the resourceful and resilient final girl at the centre of the story.
Who are the killers in Scream 1996?
The Ghostface killers are Billy Loomis (Skeet Ulrich) and Stu Macher (Matthew Lillard), who orchestrate the murders to frame Sidney’s father and exact revenge.
What is the significance of Drew Barrymore’s role in Scream?
Drew Barrymore plays Casey Becker, the opening victim. Her shocking death, despite being a major star, set the tone for the film’s unpredictability and meta-commentary on horror tropes.
Is Scream 1996 based on a true story?
No, Scream is a fictional film. However, it was loosely inspired by the real-life Gainesville Ripper murders in Florida, which influenced Kevin Williamson’s script.
Who directed Scream 1996?
The film was directed by Wes Craven, a legendary horror filmmaker known for the Nightmare on Elm Street series.
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