100+ Movies like Scream
Scream 4
Both Scream and Scream 4 follow a similar premise of a killer donning the Ghostface costume and terrorizing the town of Woodsboro, targeting Sidney Prescott and her friends/family. The killers in both movies are revealed to be people close to Sidney who are motivated by jealousy and a desire for fame/notoriety. The movies parallel each other with the killers following the "rules" of horror movies and taunting their victims with phone calls. Sidney is the central target and "final girl" who ultimately defeats the killers with the help of Dewey Riley and Gale Weathers. The movies explore themes of violence, the media's exploitation of tragedy, and the lasting trauma of past events.
Scream 3
Scream and Scream 3 are part of the same horror film franchise, centered around the fictional Ghostface killer who targets the characters, particularly Sidney Prescott. Both movies involve a new Ghostface killer emerging and taunting Sidney, forcing her out of hiding. The killers are revealed to have personal connections and motivations related to Sidney's mother Maureen's murder. The films follow Sidney, along with her friends Dewey and Gale, as they try to survive the Ghostface attacks and uncover the killer's identity. Key plot points include the killers stalking and attacking the characters, Sidney being drawn into the events against her will, and a climactic confrontation where the killer's identity and motives are revealed before their defeat. The movies also share themes of exploring the conventions and rules of horror films.
Scream
Both "Scream" and "Scream" revolve around a series of brutal killings by a killer wearing the iconic Ghostface costume in the town of Woodsboro. The killings target a group of high school students and draw in characters from the original Woodsboro murders, including Sidney Prescott, Gale Weathers, and Dewey Riley. The killers are revealed to be obsessed fans seeking to create a new "requel" to the original events, with ties to the legacy characters and killers. The movies explore themes of violence, obsession, and the impact of past trauma, with the new killers motivated by a desire to create a new, shocking story for a potential movie adaptation. The climax involves a confrontation between the surviving characters and the killers, with the legacy characters playing a key role in stopping the new murderers.
Scary Movie
Both "Scary Movie" and "Scream" revolve around a group of high school students being terrorized by a killer wearing the iconic "Ghostface" costume. The killers taunt their victims through phone calls and stalk them, leading to a series of brutal murders. The main characters, Sidney Prescott in Scream and Cindy Campbell in Scary Movie, are targeted due to past traumatic events involving the death of a loved one. The killers are revealed to be people close to the main characters, motivated by personal vendettas and twisted desires for revenge. The movies follow a similar structure of building suspense through the killings before the climactic reveal and confrontation with the killers. Both films also satirize and pay homage to classic horror movie tropes and clichés.
Scream VI
Both Scream VI and Scream follow a group of young people being terrorized by a killer(s) wearing the iconic Ghostface costume and mask. The killers target the protagonists, Sidney Prescott in Scream and Sam and Tara Carpenter in Scream VI, due to their connections to previous Ghostface killings. The movies explore themes of violence, revenge, and the legacy of past trauma. They feature a mix of main characters who are survivors of previous attacks as well as new potential victims. The killers operate by following certain "rules" of horror movies and franchises. There are shocking twists revealing the identities and motives of the Ghostface killers, who turn out to be people close to the main characters seeking vengeance for various grievances. The final acts involve intense confrontations where the protagonists fight back against the killers. Recurring characters like Gale Weathers and Kirby Reed connect the movies within the overarching Scream franchise.
Halloween
Both "Halloween" and "Scream" involve a disturbed killer who stalks and murders people, often teenagers, in a small town setting. The killers wear iconic masks or costumes (Michael Myers' Halloween mask and the Ghostface mask). There is a "final girl" character (Laurie Strode and Sidney Prescott) who is targeted by the killer but ultimately survives and defeats them. The killers have ties to the protagonists' pasts and families (Michael is Laurie's brother, Billy killed Sidney's mother). The movies build suspense through stalking scenes and taunting phone calls from the killers. They also feature authority figures trying to stop the killers (Dr. Loomis and Deputy Dewey). Both climax with a confrontation between the killer and the final girl at a house where murders have occurred.
Cherry Falls
Both "Cherry Falls" and "Scream" revolve around a series of brutal murders in a small town, with the killers targeting specific groups of people - virgins in Cherry Falls and teenagers in Scream. The killers adopt disguises and personas to conceal their true identities, with Marliston posing as "Lora Lee Sherman" and the Scream killers donning the iconic "Ghostface" costume. The murders are motivated by past traumas and grievances, with Marliston seeking revenge for his mother's rape and the Scream killers driven by the affair that broke up Billy's family. The plots follow the protagonists, Jody and Sidney, as they navigate the killings and uncover the truth behind the motives. Both films build suspense through taunting phone calls from the killers and feature climactic showdowns where the killers are ultimately revealed and defeated, though with a lingering sense of ambiguity at the end.
Playback
Both "Playback" and "Scream" involve a series of brutal murders committed by a killer who takes on an iconic persona - Ghostface in Scream and the possessed Quinn in the "Playback". The killers terrorize a group of teenagers, taunting them through phone calls and stalking them. The murders are tied to past tragedies - the rape and murder of Sidney's mother in Scream, and the Diehl family massacre in the "Playback". The killers' motives are rooted in seeking revenge for events in the past, with Billy and Stu killing because of Maureen's affair leading to Billy's mother leaving, and Quinn possessed by Harlan Diehl's spirit seeking to continue his bloodline. The movies build suspense through the "whodunit" mystery of the killer's identity, with shocking twists revealing the killers to be those close to the main characters. The final acts involve confrontations where the main characters fight back against the killers, ultimately defeating them through violent means.
Fear, Inc.
Both "Fear, Inc." and "Scream" involve a group of friends being terrorized by a masked killer who taunts them with phone calls and plays sadistic games with them. The killers in both films are revealed to have personal motivations related to past traumas and grudges. There are scenes of the killer stalking and murdering the friends in gruesome ways, often mimicking iconic horror movie deaths. The protagonists are initially unaware that the threats are real and think it's an elaborate prank or horror experience. As the killings escalate, the protagonists realize the danger is real and must fight to survive against the killer(s). The movies build suspense through the "whodunit" mystery of the killer's identity before revealing their motivations in a climactic confrontation.
Halloween: Resurrection
Both "Halloween: Resurrection" and "Scream" revolve around a serial killer who dons a distinctive mask or costume and terrorizes a group of teenagers. The killers stalk and brutally murder their victims in gruesome ways, often playing sadistic mind games with them first. The plots follow the survivors trying to outwit the killer and escape with their lives. There is a "final girl" character who confronts the killer in a climactic showdown after most of her friends have been killed. The killers have personal motivations tied to past traumas and seek vengeance through their killing sprees. The movies also explore themes of violence, the slasher genre, and the effects of trauma on the main characters.
The Funhouse Massacre
Both "The Funhouse Massacre" and "Scream" involve a group of teenagers being terrorized by a serial killer or killers on a night associated with horror - Halloween in The Funhouse Massacre and the anniversary of a murder in Scream. The killers adopt personas inspired by horror tropes, wearing costumes like the Ghostface mask in Scream and taking on roles like "The Taxidermist" and "Rocco the Clown" in The Funhouse Massacre. The killers stalk and murder the teenagers one by one, often in gruesome ways, while the teenagers try to survive and unmask the killers' identities. In both films, the killers have personal motivations tied to past traumas and grievances, with The Funhouse Massacre's killers being escaped mental patients and Scream's killers seeking revenge for a parent's affair. The movies build tension through the juxtaposition of the killers' horrific acts with seemingly innocuous settings - a Halloween haunted house attraction in The Funhouse Massacre and a small town in Scream. Ultimately, a few of the main characters survive to confront and defeat the killers, though with the implication that the threat may not be entirely over.
Dead Tone
Both "Dead Tone" and "Scream" revolve around a group of teenagers being terrorized by a killer seeking revenge for past events. The killers use phone calls and the guise of popular horror movie tropes to torment their victims. The plots involve a series of brutal murders, with the killer(s) picking off the teenagers one by one at a secluded location during a party or gathering. The killers are revealed to have personal connections to the victims, with the motives stemming from traumatic events from the past that the victims were involved in. The movies build suspense and tension through the cat-and-mouse game between the killer(s) and the remaining survivors, culminating in a final confrontation where the killer's identity and motives are exposed before being defeated.
Wrong Turn 5: Bloodlines
Both "Wrong Turn 5: Bloodlines" and "Scream" involve a group of young people being terrorized and killed by a deranged killer or group of killers. The killers adopt a distinctive costume or persona (Ghostface in Scream, the cannibalistic Hillicker family in Wrong Turn 5). The killings take place in a small town setting and involve gruesome, violent deaths. There is a cat-and-mouse dynamic as the survivors try to evade the killers and uncover their motives. The killers have a personal connection to one of the main characters (Sidney's mother in Scream, the sheriff in Wrong Turn 5) that drives their murderous rampage. The movies build suspense and tension through the stalking and killing of the characters one by one. Ultimately, a small group of survivors confront and defeat the killers, though not without suffering losses themselves.
Amusement
Both "Amusement" and "Scream" involve a group of friends being stalked and killed by a deranged killer seeking revenge for past trauma. The killers in both films were outcasts who were bullied or mistreated by the main characters when they were younger. The movies follow a slasher/horror format with the killer picking off the friends one by one in gruesome ways. There is a final girl trope where one of the female friends survives to confront and defeat the killer after her friends are killed. The killers use disguises and trickery to get close to their victims. There are also elements of the killers framing others for their crimes to mislead the protagonists and authorities. The movies build suspense through the killer taunting the victims with phone calls and stalking them before attacking.
Shriek If You Know What I Did Last Friday the Thirteenth
Both "Shriek If You Know What I Did Last Friday the Thirteenth" and "Scream" involve a group of teenagers being terrorized by a masked killer who taunts them with phone calls and murders their friends one by one. The killers in both films are revealed to have personal vendettas and motivations tied to events from the past. There are false suspects and red herrings along the way before the true killer(s) are unmasked. The movies follow a slasher/horror movie structure with the killer stalking and dispatching victims in creative ways, while the surviving teens try to unmask the killer's identity and motivations. The final acts involve confrontations where the remaining protagonists face off against and defeat the killer(s), though with a twist ending suggesting the threat may not be fully eliminated.
Halloween Night
Both "Halloween Night" and "Scream" involve a disturbed killer who dons a costume or mask to commit a series of brutal murders on Halloween night. The killers target a group of teenagers, often at a party or gathering, picking them off one by one. The killings are motivated by past trauma and a desire for revenge, with the killer having a personal connection to the main protagonist. There is a cat-and-mouse game as the protagonist tries to survive and unmask the killer's identity. The movies build suspense through the killer's taunting phone calls and stalking of the victims. In the end, the protagonist confronts and defeats the killer, though the killer's fate is left somewhat ambiguous, hinting at the possibility of a sequel.
Sinister 2
Both Sinister 2 and Scream involve a mysterious, sadistic killer who taunts and torments their victims through phone calls and stalking. The killers wear distinctive masks/costumes (Ghostface and Bughuul) and target groups of teenagers/families, filming their murders as part of a ritualistic pattern. The plots center around a young female protagonist (Sidney Prescott and Courtney Collins) who becomes the target of the killer and must fight for survival. There are also side characters like the investigator (Deputy and Gale Weathers) who try to uncover the truth behind the killings. Both films build suspense through the killer's taunting phone calls and stalking of the victims before the climactic confrontations and reveals of the killer's identity and motives.
Urban Legends: Bloody Mary
Both "Urban Legends: Bloody Mary" and "Scream" involve a series of brutal murders targeting a group of high school students. The killings are motivated by past traumatic events - in Urban Legends: Bloody Mary, the murders are committed by the vengeful spirit of a girl who was accidentally killed during a prank gone wrong decades ago, while in Scream, the killers are seeking revenge for the affair that broke up one of their families. The killers adopt iconic disguises (Bloody Mary and the Ghostface costume) to conceal their identities as they stalk and terrorize their victims. The movies build suspense by having the protagonists receive taunting phone calls from the killers. They also feature twists where seemingly innocent characters are revealed to be the killers. Ultimately, the surviving protagonists are able to unmask and defeat the killers, bringing closure to the tragic events.
Tucker and Dale vs. Evil
Both "Tucker and Dale vs. Evil" and "Scream" involve a group of young people being terrorized by a killer or killers who appear to be ordinary people. The killers disguise themselves and commit brutal murders while the protagonists initially mistake them for harmless individuals. There is a central misunderstanding and false perception of the killers' true nature that drives the plot. The protagonists must unravel the mystery and survive the killers' attacks, with the truth about the killers' motives and identities being revealed at the climax. The movies also feature elements of dark humor and satire amidst the horror and violence.
Babysitter Massacre
Both "Babysitter Massacre" and "Scream" involve a series of brutal murders committed by a masked killer who targets a group of teenagers. The killers have personal motivations tied to past traumas and seek revenge, with the "Babysitter Massacre"'s killer targeting the babysitters' club members due to the disappearance of his daughter, and the "Scream"'s killers seeking vengeance for the mother's affair. The movies build suspense through threatening phone calls and stalking scenes before the killers strike. The final acts involve the killers taking the main female protagonists captive and revealing their twisted motives before the protagonists ultimately defeat them. The movies also feature law enforcement characters who investigate the murders and attempt to protect the potential victims.