Highlights
- Fans are curious about who the Ghostface killer will be in Scream 7, with theories suggesting a possible sibling or relative of Sidney’s.
- Previous Ghostface killers related to Sidney include Ronan Bridger and Jill Roberts, who sought revenge or resented her fame.
- Some fans hope that the Ghostface killer in Scream 7 will not be related to Sidney, preferring a new character with a different motive.
There are countless questions about Scream 7, including whether Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) will take a final girl under her wing or a group of new characters will be added. Since there is no casting news yet besides Campbell’s exciting and highly anticipated return, it’s going to be a long time before these questions get explanations. Since Scream 6 played in theaters in March 2023, fans have had quite a while to debate the details of the next installment.
There is one part of Scream 7 that fans have been debating for a while as they feel strongly about it. While of course it’s not possible for Scream 7 to please everyone, audiences have strong opinions about what they want to see in the horror sequel.
What Part Of Scream 7 Are Fans Debating?
While fans are unsure about Sidney Prescott’s family being included in Scream 7, fans also don’t know if they want to see a Ghostface killer who is related to Sidney. Should one of Sidney’s family members (whether she knows them or not) be the next Ghostface?
Redditor @ProdigalTurtle5678 started a Reddit thread and wrote, “One of Sidney’s three children is going to be the killer in Scream 7.” It does seem possible for the Scream 7 killer to be related to Sidney in some way. One Redditor shared in another thread that this idea could happen. They shared why they think this would be effective, and even if some fans aren’t sure about it, it does sound terrifying. The fan wrote:
“This would be the most disturbing killer reveal… A person who is violently angry at his upbringing that decides to take it out on others… What would be more painful and personal for her than her own son being a monster. Comes full circle with Billy and Mrs. Loomis.”
If Sidney’s child became the Ghostface killer in Scream 7, then the rumored time jump would likely be a reality. In Scream (2022), it seems like Sidney has young children since she’s pushing a stroller, but it’s also possible she has a baby or toddler now and some older kids. However, whether a long-lost sibling of Sidney’s or her child is the Ghostface killer in Scream 7, fans aren’t thrilled with this idea. The main issue? Fans want a Ghostface who seems to come out of left field and isn’t connected to Sidney. One Redditor wrote:
“I wouldn’t be shocked but I’m hoping they don’t go that route. There was already the familial connection is 3 and 4 So I hope that they think of something else to connect this Ghostface to Sidney and her family.”
Some fans wish that the Ghostface killer in Scream 7 won’t be related to Sidney. Redditor @Environmental_Gur288 wrote:
“I think they should avoid family and fandom motives for this one.”
Redditor @LucyWindowsill agrees:
“I’m done with all the familial motives. The thing that made the original so scary was the fact that the two killers were just regular guys who snapped.”
While many Scream fans hope that the Ghostface killer in Scream 7 will be unrelated to any characters and completely different, one Redditor thinks that Tara Carpenter’s (Jenna Ortega) dad and Tara and Sam Carpenter’s (Melissa Barrera) mom Charisma Carpenter could be the killers. While they’re not related to Sidney, they are related to the two former main characters in Scream (2022) and Scream 6. The fan wrote, “Their motive? They hate how their family was ruined and that Sam and Tara have now formed their own family with Sidney, Gale, Kirby, Mindy and Chad.” While not everyone agrees with this idea, fans have strong ideas about the Scream 7 Ghostface killers. No matter who the Ghostface is, the reveal might not make everyone happy.
Which Ghostfaces Were Related To Sidney In The Scream Franchise?
Two of Sidney Prescott’s relatives are Ghostface killers: Ronan Bridger (Scott Foley) in Scream 3 and Jill Roberts (Emma Roberts) in Scream 4. Both characters want to get revenge on Sidney because they resent her or don’t want to live in her shadow anymore. Ronan is upset because he is Maureen Prescott’s son who she never acknowledged, and Sidney’s cousin Jill hates that Sidney has become a famous author thanks to her memoir Out of Darkness.
While many felt that Ronan was a weak Ghostface, Jill is a powerful and effective Ghostface because she hides in plain sight. No one suspects her and she does a great job of pretending to be innocent. But while fans are still waiting to find out who will come back to Scream 7, many know they don’t want a sibling or relative of Sidney’s to be targeting everyone.
The most popular fan theories about Ghostface suggest there could be just one or several killers in Scream 7. If there is just one, it makes sense that they could be tied to Sidney. But if there is more than one, it would be more logical if they were brand new to the franchise and had a motive other than revenge.
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