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Scream
Movie (2022)
Twenty-five years after a streak of brutal murders shocked the quiet town of Woodsboro, a new killer has donned the Ghostface mask and begins targeting a group of teenagers to resurrect secrets from the town’s deadly past.
Movie (2022)
Twenty-five years after a streak of brutal murders shocked the quiet town of Woodsboro, a new killer has donned the Ghostface mask and begins targeting a group of teenagers to resurrect secrets from the town’s deadly past.
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Sex & Nudity
Contains two kissing scenes, sex-related dialogue, a discussion about going upstairs for sex, and a shirtless male in a shower.
Violence & Gore
Extreme horror violence and gore with guns, shooting, repeated stabbings, spurting blood, dead bodies, a character catching on fire, and teens in peril.
Profanity
Frequent use of profanity including "f--k," "motherf----r," "s--t," "a--hole," and "bitch."
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Teens drink at a party, a character mentions past drug use, liquor bottles are shown, and a character uses painkillers in a hospital.
Frightening Scenes
Intense horror scenes featuring Ghostface, jump scares, teens in danger, ghost appearances, and characters fighting for survival.
Other things to know
Netflix is mentioned several times and a Pizza Hut box is visible.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
The primary takeaway is that glorifying violence only brings about more violence.
Role models
Sydney Prescott and Gale serve as strong, capable survivor role models, though Sydney relies heavily on firearms.
Representation
Includes main characters played by actors with Latino backgrounds, a main group of Black siblings, and a Chinese American police officer.
Learning
Families can discuss Scream's violence, including how it made viewers feel and what the movie shows or does not show to create that effect. This is a discussion opportunity, not evidence that the film teaches these skills.
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