Summary
- Ghostface may appear in multiple movies in new trilogy, adding unique twist to Scream franchise.
- Potential for suspense and intrigue with Ghostface’s identity and motives stretched over three sequels.
- Character development crucial for successful new trilogy in Scream franchise; emphasis on main characters necessary.
Michael Myers may be stealthy and Jason Voorhies may have an unforgettable hockey mask, but I’ll always love Ghostface the most. This sometimes goofy horror villain may look the same in every movie, but they still keep everyone guessing. Like other fans of the slasher franchise, I’m curious, eager, and excited about Scream 7. I’m particularly looking forward to catching up with beloved characters like Gale Weathers (Courteney Cox) and Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell).
I’m also looking forward to seeing Ghostface chasing legacy characters like Gale and Sidney along with fresher faces like Sidney’s daughter, played by Isabel May. That’s why I was happy to come across a fun fan theory about Ghostface’s role in Scream 7.
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I’m On Board With This Scream 7 Ghostface Fan Theory
I like the Ghostface fan theory discussed in a Reddit thread about how the sequel can separate itself from the previous six movies. Redditor @HearTheEkko wrote:
“If this movie leads to a new trilogy with Sidney I’d like to see a Ghostface escape and be a recurring villain through the whole trilogy. That would be very unique for the franchise.”
No Ghostface has ever appeared in more than one Scream movie, which is why I like this idea so much. It would be cool to see the same Ghostface killer appear in Scream 7, Scream 8, and Scream 9.
Fans have wondered about a new Scream trilogy for a while now, and it’s not impossible to imagine that more sequels will be made. I think there are a few ways to make this fan theory work . First of all, if the same killer appeared in three Scream sequels, there would have to be a lot of secrets, twists, and some Ghostface reveals that turn out to be fake. Otherwise, audiences would get bored waiting to find out the identity of the killer along with Ghostface’s motive for the murders.
Second of all, Scream 7 could pretend to reveal Ghostface’s identity in the final minute, which would make audiences even more eager to watch a potential Scream 8. Then, when the eighth movie opened, fans would learn that the real Ghostface is still out there. This would also help make the movies scarier. Although of course there’s a real dangerous and deadly threat in every film, the Scream movies lean more on goofy scenes and funny quotes than on real scares. But if the same Ghostface chased Sidney and the others for three movies, they would be particularly terrifying. I think it would be even more satisfying to see this Ghostface be defeated.
I also I think that Scream 7 needs to develop its main characters well. The franchise’s side characters and major players are why fans keep coming back. Sure, they enjoy watching Ghostface and feel a certain amount of nostalgia for the franchise. But they also feel connected to Sidney’s story and like seeing her interact with the people in her life. If Scream 7, Scream 8, and Scream 9 combined twists and turns with strong character moments, it would be a perfect new trilogy.
Who Played Ghostface In Scream 6 And What Were The Killer’s Motives?
Max Laferriere played Ghostface in Scream 6 and talked about the experience in an interview with Halloween Daily News. He said:
“I remember when I was putting it on and I looked at myself in the mirror, and I felt honored by it. I felt like, ‘Holy crap, this is bigger than I thought.’ This is a big thing. This is a big character, because he’s kind of an entity… Once you have the mask and the robe on, he’s not that person. He is Ghostface. So I remember I was honored by it, and I just wanted to give it justice.”
There were three Ghostface killers in Scream 6: Ethan Landry (Jack Champion), Quinn Bailey (Liana Liberato) and Detective Wayne Bailey (Dermot Mulroney). Richie Kirsch (Jack Quaid) was Ethan and Quinn’s brother, and Wayne is his father. They wanted to get revenge on the main characters for what happened to Richie. The Ghostface Scream killers are motivated by revenge for the most part, but some want to be well-known and go viral because of their violent attacks. It’s possible that the Scream 7 killer could have a different reason for the killing spree that hasn’t been explored in a previous Scream movie.
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