Scream VI

Paramount Pictures | Release Date: March 10, 2023

6.5	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 194 Ratings

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BillHimmelMar 12, 2023

You can skip this one! It has its moments, but, once again, the victims of violence never arm themselves or if they to they never have anything but their bare hands in a critical situation. Scream 4 and 5 were much more realistic in thisYou can skip this one! It has its moments, but, once again, the victims of violence never arm themselves or if they to they never have anything but their bare hands in a critical situation. Scream 4 and 5 were much more realistic in this regard, so this feels like a step back!… Expand

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royalguy07Mar 12, 2023

Does a great job setting up at least a dozen people who could be the killer(s). The meta narrative stuff is pretty weak here and the ending twist was fairly half baked.

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Seth_07Apr 3, 2023

If you like to watch people getting stab and getting back like nothing happend.. well this is you movie.

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JLuis_001Mar 10, 2023

Ghostface Takes Manhattan.
It was bound to happen. After the unexpected success of the fifth installment the franchise had to shake things up and change the setting if not the style.
It doesn't work out so well, but it gives the franchiseGhostface Takes Manhattan.
It was bound to happen. After the unexpected success of the fifth installment the franchise had to shake things up and change the setting if not the style.
It doesn't work out so well, but it gives the franchise another chance for oxygen at the box office.

I must admit that I had numerous doubts about how this sixth entry would end up being due to the speed with which it was approved, written and shot and while it doesn't end up being a complete disaster it does once again exhibit its many weaknesses, especially the forced reasons why its killers exist.
Almost every situation lends itself more to tension than horror.
I'd love to find someone who can tell me that some of it genuinely scares them.

Everybody knows the rest. This game doesn't change at all.
Clichés are the order of the day, and the ''meta'' resource is corroded from exhaustion.
The performances are pretty bad, mostly, Melissa Barrera who has none of Neve Campbell's charisma to sustain the lead role, and yet I must mention that Sidney Prescott is not missed.

Jenna Ortega who is now world famous, basically limits herself to the basics to collect her paycheck because she probably signed on for this sequel before she signed on for Wednesday.

Scream was a decent trilogy. 4, 5 and 6 left me with nothing worth mentioning. That's my opinion.

Frankly I don't want to see a seventh movie, but from what I'm seeing with its box office tracking, I'm absolutely sure we'll be hearing about it before the end of this month.… Expand

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JeBjBoMar 13, 2023

Yes, this has a lot of meta talk, but even if you strip that away you still got a fun slasher with enjoyable characters. I didn’t like the reveal of the killer but, and the film itself makes that very clear, it actually doesn’t matter whoYes, this has a lot of meta talk, but even if you strip that away you still got a fun slasher with enjoyable characters. I didn’t like the reveal of the killer but, and the film itself makes that very clear, it actually doesn’t matter who kills whom, and who lives or dies. I had a good time and that’s what matters in my book.… Expand

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Daniel_EndureMar 10, 2023

It's the same formula as the last one. Someone is killed off and the main cast members proceed to joke, smile, and flirt until the next person is killed. How is that a natural reaction to anything that's going on? I hope this franchise isIt's the same formula as the last one. Someone is killed off and the main cast members proceed to joke, smile, and flirt until the next person is killed. How is that a natural reaction to anything that's going on? I hope this franchise is rebooted come the next entry because the characters we're forced to watch now are without any type of likeable personality. They're simply related to someone we liked from the franchise's past. It's really lame what Scream has become and the cast we have to look at now. Wes Craven, you're missed.… Expand

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StanislavVMar 10, 2023

Honestly a great horror, one of the best in the franchise, brutal and intense with cool fight scenes, good-to-great dialogue, and a pursuit for originality and avoidance of similarity to previous Scream films. Unfortunately, the acting wasHonestly a great horror, one of the best in the franchise, brutal and intense with cool fight scenes, good-to-great dialogue, and a pursuit for originality and avoidance of similarity to previous Scream films. Unfortunately, the acting was underwhelming from most actors (the only one who were really believable to me were Mason Gooding and Dermot Mulroney, others over- or underacted), many characters are capable of just shrugging off multiple stab wounds, and the ending just wasted the whole movie.… Expand

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btacularApr 30, 2023

Not bad, but not great either. The killers reveal posses a major plot hole and is somewhat unbelievable. It was an ok watch on Paramount, but I wouldn't go to the movies or rent this one. Watch it if it's on your streaming platform, otherwiseNot bad, but not great either. The killers reveal posses a major plot hole and is somewhat unbelievable. It was an ok watch on Paramount, but I wouldn't go to the movies or rent this one. Watch it if it's on your streaming platform, otherwise just wait. You're not missing much.… Expand

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dharma2Apr 27, 2023

Scream VI is a solid entry , but face it, the franchise has transformed into the very thing that it 'lampooned'. Each installment is always the same: a copycat killer terrorized the main characters, and it is up to them to find out who is /Scream VI is a solid entry , but face it, the franchise has transformed into the very thing that it 'lampooned'. Each installment is always the same: a copycat killer terrorized the main characters, and it is up to them to find out who is / are the killer(s) before they become the next victim. Another thing that really bogs down the franchise is that despite their efforts, both Ortega and Barrera do not have the same 'charisma' as the original cast members. Nevertheless, still a great watch.… Expand

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Ezra80Jul 16, 2023

Passing down the mask "Out of cliché comes opportunity for outside art" as samara weaving said before leaving too early,and well it's true for a couple of shots during this flick as screams and shouts get higher than the previous film in thisPassing down the mask "Out of cliché comes opportunity for outside art" as samara weaving said before leaving too early,and well it's true for a couple of shots during this flick as screams and shouts get higher than the previous film in this long time running franchise.

We got to see more from Jenna Ortega the uprising star portraiting Tara,throwing punches and take-downs all over the place just at 5ft.1 or maybe a touch less.alongside her sister Sam played by Melissa Barrera who stole the show and lead act in Scream 5 as well,as they try to solve this time's more complex whodunit and behind the mask mystery in matching style and a modern take compared to the original films.

Opening up with two wannabe rookies trying to pull off ghostface leads to a ghostface with a shotgun!.
The story takes it all up a notch with good writing,nice soundtrack and really the best part, messier,harsher and more gruesome kills with blood spilled everywhere to match the vibe that a masked killer should give.
Creating an enjoyable cat and mouse game while showing old faces too like Courteney Cox and Hayden Panettiere that climaxes to a cheesy and unrealistic though acceptable final act.
taking the old story and tricks to the new world and trying to keep it alive,with more knives and stabs and succeed,but not in every aspect.
Just make sure you don't pick up your phone while watching or who knows?
You maybe next.… Expand

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Onlyclassicvg1Apr 28, 2023

OK so let's start by saying this film was a blast to watch and just a All around good time the action. The horror the comedy just an epic film and teaches about sometimes friends being family such good lessons butttt there's a ton of gore sexOK so let's start by saying this film was a blast to watch and just a All around good time the action. The horror the comedy just an epic film and teaches about sometimes friends being family such good lessons butttt there's a ton of gore sex jokes and profanity to go along with that please… Expand

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CreepierleafSep 11, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Unlike the first movie, there isn't much time for the characters to grow. In between the Ghost Face scenes, the characters mostly mope around and talk in circles about how they are all dealing with trauma.

Gale's story is paper thin. She turns up and is punched, again, for writing a book about the Ghost Face killings. I don't know when a throwback becomes lazy, but this crossed that line for me, especially because her character is not developed.

In fact, most of these characters are paper thin. There are too many of them, and they don't have any unique characteristics. In the first movie, most of the cast got at least one scene and their personalities were shown through their interactions with the other members of the cast. They tried to develop the two 'main' characters, but it's nothing special. They play on the fact that one of them keeps seeing Billy from the first movie but nothing really happens. There are a few weird choices too:
There's a scene where the characters are watching TV and it's reported that sales of the mask have skyrocketed. Why isn't the Ghost Face mask banned? The killer doesn't shoot until after a character tackles him. He had a clear line of sight in this scene and ostensibly has firearms training due to his police background. He is also shown shooting earlier.

How do the killers evade cctv and gps tracking? Why does Gale have a landline phone? Overall, when does a franchise become burdened by its past? One of the characters says, 'legacy doesn't always have to be a bad thing.' I think it is in this case. Personally, I would like to see the franchise move to an anthology format, each movie being independent so that new ideas can be explored without having the burden of the franchise's legacy. There would still be room for references and fourth wall breaking.… Expand

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