Highlights
- Scream 7 should reveal Ghostface’s identity early, sparking a fresh mystery and surprising fans.
- Introducing complicated family dynamics and big twists, inspired by Rian Johnson, can enhance Scream 7.
- Copying Knives Out’s strong character development and revealing big secrets can bring new depth to Sidney.
Both Scream 7 and Knives Out 3, which is called Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery and will be released in 2025, are two of the most highly anticipated upcoming movies. Ever since Knives Out was released in 2019, the thriller has quickly become a fan favorite, and it’s no wonder it has led to two sequels. The franchises have a lot in common, with Knives Out switching up the typical murder mystery format and Scream 7 likely commenting on the horror genre as previous movies have.
There is one specific way that Scream 7 can be inspired by Rian Johnson’s Knives Out movies and also his TV series Poker Face, which stars Natasha Lyonne and is available to stream on Peacock. This storytelling device would work well in the upcoming horror sequel.
How Scream 7 Can Copy Rian Johnson’s Knives Out And Poker Face Reveals
Rian Johnson switched up the idea of a “whodunnit” by revealing what really happens to the murder victim at the beginningof Knives Out. Johnson’s TV series Poker Face also reworks Columbo by showing the murder and then forming a mystery around it as the detective figures it out. Scream 7 should share who Ghostface is in the opening sequence and then create a mystery.
This would change the entire format of Scream, which would be a good thing. While fans wonder which actors should be in the Scream 7 opening kill and come up with theories about this important scene, it would be particularly impactful if audiences know who Ghostface is. Since Scream is always about the same final girl, a Ghostface whose motives can be traced back to her, and teenagers who love the Stab movies (and don’t take the real threat seriously), this would be a surefire way to surprise audiences. It would also make for an especially entertaining movie since fans would try to guess when Sidney and the others would figure out who Ghostface is.
If Scream 7 can tell audiences who Ghostface is (whether there is one or more), it will not only be fascinating to watch but it will be a way for the horror sequel to improve on the impressive Scream 6 opening. Scream 6 almost reveals who Ghostface is in the very first few moments but then shocks everyone by having another Ghostface kill them.
Being inspired by Rian Johnson’s clever approach to storytelling would also work for Scream 7 because the most enjoyable parts of Scream are always the opening scenes and when the characters investigate Ghostface. While the big reveal at the end of each movie is entertaining and memorable, the motives can sometimes be boring and fall flat. This way, the motive becomes the least important part of the movie, which wouldn’t be a bad thing.
Sharing Ghostface’s identity first in Scream 7 would also impress audiences and make them excited for more potential Scream movies. While fans debate if Scream 7 should be the last movie, if the upcoming sequel does something different, horror fans will appreciate it.
How Else Can Scream 7 Be Inspired By Rian Johnson’s Knives Out Franchise?
The memorable ending of Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery makes it hard to wait for Knives Out 3, and Scream 7 can take inspiration from the Knives Out franchise in a few important ways.
For one thing, Scream 7 should continue to lean into strong character development. Marta Cabrera (Ana de Armas) stands out because she isn’t who she seems, which makes her fascinating to watch. It would be interesting if Sidney would share a big secret at the end of Scream 7 that she’s been hiding. While of course Sidney shouldn’t stop being a likable character, fans assume that Scream 7 will put Sidney into the spotlight more than Scream (2022) did. It’s the perfect opportunity to do something different with Sidney’s character.
Which Movies Did Rian Johnson Write And Direct?
- Brick (2005)
- The Brothers Bloom (2008)
- Looper (2012)
- Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017
- Knives Out (2019)
- Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022)
- Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025)
Scream 7 can also introduce complicated family dynamics like both Knives Out and Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery do. While Sidney’s aunt Kate and cousin Jill Roberts (Emma Roberts) are big parts of Scream 4, fans don’t learn much about Sidney’s relationship with them. If Patrick Dempsey plays Mark Kincaid again in Scream 7, then there should be at least a few significant scenes between Sidney and Mark that show they have had some conflict over the years. They should also currently be dealing with some tension. Otherwise, they might not be that compelling to watch.
Scream 7 should also feature at least one big twist. Rian Johnson’s thriller movies Knives Out and Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery and his TV series Poker Face surprise fans at almost every turn. This helps them stand out among more lackluster thrillers that follow paint-by-numbers kind of formula. Since audiences are so used to Scream by now and know what’s coming, this is the best way that Scream 7 can impress people.
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