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It’s hard to believe that the original Scream came out over 25 years ago. For context, only 22 years had passed between the release of Black Christmas, arguably the first slasher film, and Scream, which built extensively on Black Christmas’ genre. The latest film, Scream (2022), is currently in theatres and has a massive legacy to contend with. So, where does it land in the franchise? Below, we offer our Scream movie ranking, including all five films.
An important note here is that while some Scream movies are better than others, it’s an incredibly reliable franchise. There are no bad Scream movies, and the latest installment is no exception. Read on for how they stack up against each other, and where you can currently stream each title.