Scream 2

The Scream franchise is a series of horror movies that debuted in 1996 and became a cultural phenomenon. The franchise began with the movie Scream, directed by Wes Craven and written by Kevin Williamson. The movie follows high school student Sidney Prescott as she and her friends are hunted by a masked killer known as Ghostface. The movie combined elements of slasher films and black comedy to create a unique and self-aware horror experience that proved popular with audiences. Scream was a box office success and spawned three sequels, with the latest one being released in 2011. The franchise is well-known for its iconic Ghostface character, who has become a cultural icon in the horror genre. The distinctive mask and voice created a new symbol in popular culture, with the Ghostface mask being associated with Halloween costumes and pop culture merchandise. The franchise is also notable for its self-referential and meta commentary on horror tropes and clichés. Scream is a franchise that continues to captivate audiences, more than twenty years since its inception.