Scream VI heads to NY

Scream VI heads to NY City. They say everything is bigger in Texas, but New York is the setting for bigger kills, chills and thrills. I am getting older or these films are getting gorier.

Watching the first five Scream films was smart leading into this latest blood bath. VI brings in all the past names and scenarios, most of which I would have long forgotten. At least watch the 2022 Scream film if you can. Granted this one follows the template closely, and you will not have any problem figuring out the plot.

Samantha, Tara, and the rest of the latest Woodsboro survivors have headed to NY. Sadly there is nowhere to go to escape the “Stab” movie franchise. Ghostface is more popular than ever and surprise surprise a copycat killer emerges.

If anything gives this edition an edge it is the setting of NY. More people, more places to hide, more iconic backdrops. Unfortunately the writing is still cheating off of past scripts. Understandably there are elements that the Scream fans want. They want the rules, they want the Scooby-Doo unmasking at the end, they want a blend of pop culture. Those things are all there but nothing feel even a smidge original; even for a film that is never original.

The casting is a bit odd too. The new faces bring nothing memorable, and even some past faces seem stale or are missing all together. Obviously we miss Dewey, and we do get a small sampling of Gale. Tara is the strongest draw to the film even if Sam is supposed to be the front runner. It is nice to see Kirby Reed (Hayden Panettiere) back.

One thing that is fun about the Scream franchise is how they really try and put the focus on everyone to be the killer. By now we have learned that the most obvious is the less likely… or is it? Also, there are enough films now to fill a museum. And they do in this one. The killer has collected tons of props and collectables from bot the “Stab” films, and the actual killings. They have built a shrine of sorts that is as creepy as it is nostalgic.

SCREAM VI is rated R for strong bloody violence and language throughout, and brief drug use. As mentioned I felt like this one was more brutal and the stabbing moments seems way more intense. This one certainly brings the heebies.

WATCH NOW

If you missed the film in theaters you can watch it now digitally, or streaming on Paramount+. SCREAM VI will arrive in a 4K Ultra HD SteelBook™, on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, and DVD on July 11th.

Fans who buy the film on Digital will have access to over an hour of killer bonus content, including behind-the-scenes interviews with the cast and crew discussing the wildly popular franchise and upping the ante in this latest installment.

Bonus content is detailed below:

Commentary by Filmmakers—Hear from the directors, writers, and executive producer as they dive into the making of the new film.
Death Comes to the City—From Woodsboro to the five boroughs, the filmmakers and cast discuss Ghostface’s reign of terror in the big city.
The Faces of Death—Join the core four—Melissa Barrera, Jenna Ortega, Jasmin Savoy Brown and Mason Gooding—and the rest of the cast and crew as they discuss their return to the beloved horror franchise.
More Meta than Meta—Go inside the sequel to the requel with new and legacy characters. Includes a look back at the franchise, hidden easter eggs, and more.
Bloodbath at a Bodega—Nowhere in New York is safe from Ghostface.
An Apartment to Die For—Witness the staging of the elaborate apartment attack and ladder escape, as well as the stunts and practical effects used to bring Ghostface’s kills to a whole new level.
The Night Train to Terror—Immerse yourself in this behind-the-scenes look at the terrifying NYC subway sequence on Halloween night.
Theater of Blood—Dive into the nostalgia of the Scream movies that came before.
Digital Exclusive: Gag Reel—This gag reel will have you in stitches!