Ghostface returns again, this time to New York. I really enjoyed the opening to this film, as it was really fresh. And a kudos to the filmmakers for hitting many nostalgic moments. I enjoyed the callback to many references to the series and made me feel really welcomed as a viewer.
Barrera and Ortega lead the cast with some great performances and it's well needed when Dermot Mulroney is lacking in his performance. It at times feels ridiculous and the story feels familiar in a sense.
It wasn't overly predictable but if you're paying attention the who-dun-it aspect isn't very hard to figure out. But you may be surprised at the final reveal. Ghostface is more brutal this go-around and it's very much needed after two installments where he didn't feel very menacing.
As much as I thought I'd be missing Neve Campbell, I didn't. Her presence wasn't needed. Even Courteney Cox sticks out like a sore thumb and Gale wasn't needed to return. But it was still good to see her inclusion. Jenna Ortega is becoming a household name and it won't be long before we hear her in the same sentence as Neve for negotiating a big contract should these films continue.
I wouldn't be opposed to another film. However, these guys need to be bold next go. I felt like after being bold in Scream 5 last year, they backstepped and thought twice about eliminating certain characters. I would also like to see Ghostface under the mask have the same sort of scary without the mask.
If this iteration is any indication, the series is in good hands for a while.
Barrera and Ortega lead the cast with some great performances and it's well needed when Dermot Mulroney is lacking in his performance. It at times feels ridiculous and the story feels familiar in a sense.
It wasn't overly predictable but if you're paying attention the who-dun-it aspect isn't very hard to figure out. But you may be surprised at the final reveal. Ghostface is more brutal this go-around and it's very much needed after two installments where he didn't feel very menacing.
As much as I thought I'd be missing Neve Campbell, I didn't. Her presence wasn't needed. Even Courteney Cox sticks out like a sore thumb and Gale wasn't needed to return. But it was still good to see her inclusion. Jenna Ortega is becoming a household name and it won't be long before we hear her in the same sentence as Neve for negotiating a big contract should these films continue.
I wouldn't be opposed to another film. However, these guys need to be bold next go. I felt like after being bold in Scream 5 last year, they backstepped and thought twice about eliminating certain characters. I would also like to see Ghostface under the mask have the same sort of scary without the mask.
If this iteration is any indication, the series is in good hands for a while.