In the small town of Woodsboro, California, a masked killer known as Ghostface begins murdering high school students, and a group of friends must use their knowledge of horror movies to unmask the killer.
Scream (1996) is an American slasher horror movie that follows high school student Sidney Prescott, whose peaceful life is shattered when a mysterious masked killer known as Ghostface begins terrorizing her small town of Woodsboro. The murders start with the brutal killing of two local teenagers, sending shockwaves throughout the community and leaving everyone questioning who could be responsible. As Sidney becomes the killer's primary target, she struggles to cope with the tragic loss of her mother and the growing danger surrounding her friends and family. With a series of terrifying phone calls, disturbing threats and shocking murders, the investigation brings several suspicious characters into the spotlight, including Sidney's boyfriend Billy Loomis and other people in her social circle. As the body count rises, Sidney and her friends must uncover the identity of the masked killer before they become the next victims. Blending suspense, mystery and intense horror, the film keeps viewers guessing as dark secrets emerge and the shocking truth behind Ghostface's murderous rampage is finally revealed.