SCREAM 7

Scream 7 (2026)

Directed by: Kevin Williamson  

At first, it appears to offer something different, especially with its focus on Sidney’s family and the way the killer is unveiled. However, it ultimately falls back into the same tired formula that’s been depleted over the decades.

The characters act as if they’re wiser and stronger because of their past experiences, yet they keep repeating the same mistakes—from running to fighting to shooting.

No matter how desperate they are in listing all possible suspects, none of it seems helpful since it doesn’t stop the killings anyway.

Ghostface is everywhere, but the police are nowhere to be found. Characters disappear and appear conveniently to orchestrate suspense.

Motives of the killers get lamer with every installment. This one wins as the most nonsensical and unconvincing. The killings are merely body counts rather than meaningful deaths. There are more jump scares and loud noises than genuine fear.

The relationship between the killer and the main character is irritatingly far-fetched. Family tree keeps expanding for the most unnecessary reasons, making the twists more contrived than shocking.

Writers keep making forced connections between people—just to stretch and prolong whatever’s left.

At this point, the franchise feels more like a cash cow, relying heavily on nostalgia to draw audiences in. Instead of evolving, it piggybacks on the legacy of the original—without bringing anything fresh for the new generation to see. The story just keeps circling around.

There’s nothing left to scream about anymore.

Let Sidney rest, for God’s sake. 

𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝟕

Cast: Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Isabel May, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding, Anna Camp, Joel McHale, Mckenna Grace, Asa Germann, Celeste O’Connor, Sam Rechner, David Arquette, Matthew Lillard

Screenplay by: Kevin Williamson & Guy Busick  

Presented by: Paramount Pictures, Spyglass Media Group, Project X Entertainment

Release Date: February 25, 2026 in Philippine cinemas nationwide  

A Movie Review by: Goldwin Reviews

Scream 1 (1996) - 3/5

🔪 Fresh take on slasher gore films at that time, particularly with its sharp use of meta references and fun death scenes. Gale Weathers is the true main character here for having a compelling character arc.

Scream 2 (1997) - 1/5

🔪 A downgraded sequel. The killers are weak, and the protagonists aren’t much better. A contest between who’s dumb and dumberer between them.

Scream 3 (2000) - 3/5

🔪 Kudos for featuring the only sole killer in the franchise and for concluding a trilogy that connects the three movies. The franchise should have ended here.

Scream 4 (2011) - 1/5

🔪 A killing spree for vanity reasons. A decade has passed, but the characters are still slow and ineffective, most especially Dewey, who gets promoted for nothing.

Scream 5 (2021) - 2/5

🔪 Yes to gruesome deaths. No to lame motives. Killing Dewey Riley is just a disrepect to the franchise. Despite him being flawed and incompetent, he doesn’t deserve this ending.

Scream 6 (2023) - 3/5

🔪 The characters are more layered as they confront trauma, guilt, and the need for therapy. An introspective look into the killer’s daughter adds a psychological depth that sets this film apart from the rest.

Scream 7 (2026) - 1/5

🔪 Let Sidney rest, for God’s sake. There’s nothing left to scream about anymore. The story keeps circling around.