![]() The series has received significant critical acclaim, Scream being credited with revitalizing the horror genre in the late 90s by combining a traditional slasher film with humor, awareness of horror film cliché and a clever plot. Scream became notable for its use of established and recognizable actors which was uncommon for horror films at the time, yet has since become common in part due to Scream's success. The series' violence resulted in conflicts with the Motion Picture Association of America and news media concerning censorship resulting in a reduction of violence and gore in Scream 3 when the Columbine incident brought increased focus on the media's influence on society. ![]() This team went on to be involved in each film in the series though Williamson was forced to take a smaller role for Scream 3, writing only a brief plot outline due to his commitments to other projects, with Ehren Kruger replacing him as screenwriter. Williamson's original script was bought by Miramax and developed under the Dimension Films label by Bob and Harvey Weinstein who recruited Craven to direct who in turn recruited composer Marco Beltrami to score the film. Sidney receives support in the films from town deputy Dewey Riley (Arquette), reporter Gale Weathers (Cox) and film-geek Randy Meeks (Jamie Kennedy). The films follow the character of Sidney Prescott (Campbell) who becomes the target of a succession of murderers who adopt the guise of Ghostface to stalk and torment their victims. Scream 4 was released eleven years after the previous, on April 15, 2011. The second entry Scream 2 was released on Decemfollowed by a third installment, Scream 3, released February 4, 2000. ![]() ![]() The first series entry Scream was released on Decemand is currently the highest grossing slasher film in the United States. ![]() The series has grossed over $500 million in worldwide box-office receipts and consists, to date, of four motion pictures. The films star Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and David Arquette. Scream is a series of American horror slasher films created by Kevin Williamson and Wes Craven. ![]()
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