Scream 3
Directed by Wes CravenIn Hollywood, a new Ghostface starts killing the cast of Stab 3, a movie sequel whose previous movies were based on the Woodsboro and Windsor College killings. Forcing the survivors of those previous attacks to confront terror once again.
Scream 3 Ratings & Reviews
- AjayFebruary 17, 2026Absolutely terrible. It gets far too meta for its own good, and the story gets lost in attempts to make the flick have some comic relief here and there (which isn't done well at all). The twist isn't predictable, but it does come out of nowhere and doesn't have much to do with the plot, let alone any sort of setup. Arguably one of the weakest movies in the Scream franchise, and even more so for movies in general.
- LivewireAdminDecember 2, 2025I enjoyed the film production aspect of the story this time around. The creators were able to push the meta commentary to it's limits by having Sydney walk through a stage version of her house from the original, which of course was a stage itself. The core characters were all enjoyable again (even though some of their stories get thrown to the wind) and the new additions to the cast were fun, particularly Parker Posey. I mean, how can you not like her? Wasn't a big fan of Sydney being haunted by the ghost of her mother, felt like they were starting to tread into the supernatural category. The villain reveal was okay, it had less impact than the previous two entries. All in all, I think it was a good idea that they took an extended break from the franchise and didn't try and rush out another entry or two in the 00's.
- ርልዪረOctober 9, 2025Plot: Set in Hollywood, the film follows Sidney Prescott as she is drawn into a new series of murders during the production of Stab 3, a movie based on the original Woodsboro killings. Ghostface returns, targeting the cast and crew while a deeper conspiracy about Sidney’s past unfolds. Strengths: Meta Commentary: Satirizes Hollywood and movie-making, keeping the franchise’s self-aware humor intact. Ties to Backstory: Explores more of Sidney’s family history, adding emotional depth. Some Suspenseful Moments: Maintains jump scares and tension in key scenes. Return of Familiar Characters: Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, and David Arquette reprise their roles. Weaknesses: Weaker Suspense: Many scares feel formulaic or predictable compared to the first two films. Tone Issues: Humor and campiness often overshadow the horror, reducing tension. Overcomplicated Plot: The Hollywood setting and multiple killers make the story somewhat convoluted. Critical Reception: Considered the weakest of the original trilogy by many critics. Overall: Scream 3 is serviceable but less impactful than the first two films. While it has some clever moments and explores Sidney’s backstory, the Hollywood satire and overcomplicated plot make it feel like a weaker entry. Fans may enjoy it for continuity, but it lacks the suspense and freshness of the originals.
Scream 3 Trivia
Scream 3 was released on February 4, 2000.
Scream 3 was directed by Wes Craven.
Scream 3 has a runtime of 1h 56m.
Scream 3 was produced by Marianne Maddalena, Cathy Konrad, Kevin Williamson.
In Hollywood, a new Ghostface starts killing the cast of Stab 3, a movie sequel whose previous movies were based on the Woodsboro and Windsor College killings. Forcing the survivors of those previous attacks to confront terror once again.
The key characters in Scream 3 are Dewey Riley (David Arquette), Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell), Gale Weathers (Courteney Cox).
Scream 3 is rated R.
Scream 3 is a Horror, Mystery film.
Scream 3 has an audience rating of 3.8 out of 10.
Scream 3 had a budget of $40M.
Scream 3 has made $161.8M at the box office.