Getting into horror movies can be daunting. If you’re ready to take the plunge and dive into the iconic world of Scream, then you’re going to want to know what order to watch the movies in. Here’s a comprehensive guide to where you need to start, so you can jump right into this classic horror franchise.
What is Scream?
Scream is a series of horror films that have become popular in the horror genre and have gone on to spawn four sequels. The franchise follows a group of teenagers who are terrorized by a murderous Ghostface, a person wearing an eerie white mask and a black robe. The costume was inspired by Edvard Munch’s painting The Scream.
The franchise also includes a television series and a myriad of other film-related products. It has been praised for its witty self-referential dialogue, twisty plots and genuinely frightening sequences.
The Scream Movies in Order
The first movie in the franchise was Scream, which was released in 1996.
- Scream (1996)
- Scream 2 (1997)
- Scream 3 (2000)
- Scream 4 (2011)
Scream
The first entry in the series follows a group of teenagers in a small town who start being terrorized by the Ghostface killer. Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell), her best friend Tatum (Rose McGowan), her new boyfriend Billy Loomis (Skeet Ulrich), and her ex-boyfriend Stu (Matthew Lillard) must figure out who is behind the murders.
Scream 2
The sequel picks up two years after the events of the first movie. The survivors, now away at college, must battle the resurgence of Ghostface. A new killer has taken up the mask and is determined to slowly pick off the survivors one by one.
Scream 3
The third installment brings the horror home as Ghostface returns to Sidney’s hometown. With the threat closer to home than ever before, the survivors must go to even greater lengths to protect themselves and survive the onslaught.
Scream 4
The latest installment in the franchise finds Sidney and her friends returning to Woodsboro after a decade away. When a new generation of teenagers starts getting murdered, the old survivors must take up the mantle once again to try and stop the Ghostface killer.
Where to Stream the Scream Movies
If you’re looking to catch up on the latest installment in the Scream franchise, then these are the places you can stream it and the rest of the series.
- Hulu
2.Amazon Prime
3.Netflix
4.Vudu
5.iTunes
The Future of Scream
The iconic Ghostface mask has become a staple of the horror genre ever since its inception. It remains one of the most recognizable horror franchises and with the recent reveal of news that the long-awaited fifth installment is currently in development, it looks like the series will be around for a long time.
If you’re looking for a horror movie franchise to dive into, then Scream is a great option. With a whole host of streaming services offering the movies, it’s easier than ever to get into the world of Ghostface and join in the mayhem. With news of Scream 5 on the horizon, this looks to be an exciting time to jump into the franchise and binge the entire series.