What’s your favorite scary movie? 27 years ago, that question was posed to Casey Becker (Fever Pitch’sDrew Barrymore) by a masked killer named Ghostface in the opening scene ofScream. It – spoiler alert – did not end well for Casey. However, the course of slashers changed with the release ofScream. The film brilliantly satirized horror clichés and featured characters who openly spoke about real horror movies. But at the end of the day,Screamwas still a slasher that did not shy away from blood, gore, or violence.
The Scream franchise is now amid a resurgence thanks toScream, the fifth film in the series. The 2022 film helped relaunch the franchise and introduced Ghostface to a new generation of horror fans.Screamgrossed over $140 million worldwide, spawning a direct sequel,Scream VI, which hits theaters on March 10.
In honor ofScream VI, find out where to watch all five Scream movies below!
Where to watch all the Scream movies
The first five Scream movies can all be streamed on one service,Paramount+.
When will they stream for subscribers?
The first five Screammovies arenow streamingon Paramount+.
How much does it cost?
The Essential plan costs $5 per month or $50 per year. The Essential plan includes limited commercial interruptions while watching movies and shows. Although it does not feature local live CBS stations, the UEFA Champions League and NFL on CBS can be streamed on separate feeds.
Are the Scream movies worth watching?
Screamis one of the most influential slashers of all time. The self-aware characters and tongue-in-cheek dialogue were a unique approach to horror.Screamreinvigorated Wes Craven (A Nightmare on Elm Street) as a director and launched the careers of Kevin Williamson (Sick), Neve Campbell (The Lincoln Lawyer), and the rest of the young cast.
Craven directed the first four films of the franchise before passing away in 2015. The fifth and sixth films were directed by Tyler Gillett & Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, two-thirds of a filmmaking group called Radio Silence. OnRotten Tomatoes, the Scream franchise holds an average of 70% on the Tomatometer, with an audience score of 62%. OnMetacritic, the film has an average Metascore of 61 and a user score of 7.7.
