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Scream
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Wes Craven. With Neve Campbell, Skeet Ulrich, Rose McGowan.
74/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
A year after the murder of her mother, a teenage girl is terrorized by a masked killer who targets her and her friends by using scary movies as part of a deadly game.
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74/100
TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA year after the murder of her mother, a teenage girl is terrorized by a masked killer who targets her and her friends by using scary movies as part of a deadly game.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Scream.
MoviHero lists December 20, 1996 as the release date for Scream. Wes Craven is the listed director. The listed cast includes Neve Campbell as Sidney, Skeet Ulrich as Billy, Rose McGowan as Tatum, Matthew Lillard as Stuart. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 20, 1996
GenresCrime · Mystery · Horror
Runtime1h 52m
DirectorWes Craven
CastNeve Campbell as Sidney, Skeet Ulrich as Billy, Rose McGowan as Tatum, Matthew Lillard as Stuart
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Scream right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Scream runs 1h 52m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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RATING & SOURCE
TMDB audience rating
TMDB: 74/100 (7.4/10) from 8,301 votes. Updated Oct 8, 2026.
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary9/10
Violence8/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
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