Scream (2022) kicks off more chaos in Woodsboro. Ghostface is back, ready to haunt. Old faces like Neve Campbell and David Arquette return, joined by fresh talent like Jenna Ortega and Melissa Barrera. Expect a wild ride of chills and laughs, just like always. It is a horror movie, but with a twist of fun. Enjoy!

Meet the characters from Scream (2022)

Sidney Prescott

Oh gosh, Sidney is the canon survivor queen — so quietly fierce you forget how razor-sharp she is until she snaps into action. She’s got that weary, world-wise vibe; like, she’s seen the worst and somehow still carries a tiny flicker of sarcasm and a ridiculous loyalty to a few people (also I’m pretty sure she keeps an old mask in a box, don’t fact-check me). There’s a maternal steel beneath the exhaustion, plus a streak of “don’t mess with me” that’s 100% earned. She can be soft and savage in the same breath, which is probably why we all root for her even when she’s exhausted.

Gale Weathers

Gale is the headline-chasing, eyebrow-arching whirlwind of a reporter who never met a camera she didn’t love — ambitious, sharp-tongued, and sort of brutally honest. She’ll tear you down with a smirk and then buy you coffee because she has this weirdly soft spot (yes, she has a soft spot, shh). Obsessed with the story but also secretly protective, she’s that chaotic mix of fame-hungry and morally tangled — sometimes she seems to care more about the byline, but then she actually helps people, I swear. Honestly, she’s equal parts ruthless and sentimental, and I can’t decide if that makes her the best or the worst kind of hero.

Dewey Riley

Dewey is the lovable, bumbling lawman who somehow manages to be both sweetly incompetent and actually brave when it counts — he trips over his own feet but will run headfirst into danger for friends. He’s got this goofy grin and a playlist of terrible songs in his head (seriously, he hums old jingles) but don’t let the jokes fool you: he’s pure-heart and loyal to a fault. There’s an aching sadness under the humor, like a guy who’s been through so much but still cracks awful puns to cope, and that makes him unbearably human. He’s the friend everyone roots for, even when he’s being a total goof, and I love him for it.

Sam Carpenter

Sam is this quiet, haunted type who seems lowkey ordinary until everything explodes — she’s thoughtful, guarded, and shockingly tough when pushed (also she has a tendency to overanalyze everything, which is kind of endearing). She carries this legacy on her shoulders in a weird, heavy way, but she’s not just doom-and-gloom; she can be dryly funny and actually kind, which makes her complicated in the best sense. Protective of her sister, suspicious of strangers, and somehow both vulnerable and stubborn as hell — the kind of person who remembers weird little details about you but will also vanish into a corner to think. Oh and she probably hoards motel keycards? No? Maybe.

Richie Kirsch

Richie is the loud, meta-obsessed jokester who treats danger like the weirdest improv exercise — sardonic, hyper, and just a tad unhinged in the best way. He cracks jokes non-stop (boundaries? what are those), loves movies and references every single trope, and somehow uses humor as both a shield and a weapon. He’s charming and reckless, the friend who teeters between absolute goofball and genuinely unpredictable, and yeah sometimes you want to smack him but then he says something weirdly sincere and you’re like, okay. Also I’m convinced he has a secret stash of novelty band-aids for dramatic effect.

Amber Freeman

Amber at first seems like your sleepy, artsy friend — soft voice, polite smiles, small laugh — and then you remember she’s quietly manipulative and patient in a way that gives me chills. She’s the slow-burn type: calm on the surface but precise and often terrifyingly composed underneath, like wallpaper with a very sharp edge. She’s great at playing the casual, concerned friend while scheming, which is both impressive and deeply unsettling, and she collects stickers for some reason (cute but ominous?). There’s this unnerving mix of sweetness and cold calculation that makes her one of those characters you can’t unsee once she reveals herself.

Tara Carpenter

Tara is the plucky teenage storm — loud, snarky, impulsive, but brave as hell when it matters; she’s the “scream queen” with earbuds and a smart mouth. She oscillates between terrified and ridiculously resourceful in a heartbeat, which is refreshing because she’s not just a victim, she’s scrappy and clever (also slightly dramatic, in the best teen way). Protective of her sister and fiercely loyal to friends, she has this stubborn streak that makes her do questionable things but also save the day sometimes. Honestly, she’s a total mess in the most lovable way — full of memes, mood swings, and surprising courage.