Scream Brings Back A Disturbing Piece Of Horror History 30 Years Later

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Jennifer also loves spending time with her daughter and cherishes every moment of it. Ghostface is back on the line 30 years after his debut. Released in December 1996, Scream arrived at a time when the slasher genre was in full swing, joining franchises such as Halloween, Friday the 13th, and A Nightmare on Elm Street. However, instead of recreating the formula the other movies followed, Craven and screenwriter Kevin Williamson created characters who were actually capable of putting up a real fight against the killer. The protagonists were also more self-aware than the traditional slasher victim. Three decades after Scream introduced audiences to one of horror's most recognizable killers, the slasher franchise is bringing back a chilling reminder of how it all began. Craven's 1996 classic is celebrating its milestone anniversary with a special release featuring memorabilia inspired by the original film, including an unforgettable object from its opening sequence. Paramount is celebrating the occasion with the Scream 30th Anniversary Collector's Set, an Amazon exclusive release scheduled to arrive on December 15, 2026. The collection is currently available for preorder for $109.99, offering longtime fans another opportunity to revisit the movie that helped redefine the slasher genre. The main highlight of the upcoming set is a blood-spattered replica of the cordless phone featured in the film's opening scene. The sequence shows Casey Becker, played by Drew Barrymore, having a conversation with a stranger that turns into a terrifying encounter with Ghostface. The replica can ring and play dialogue from the movie, recreating one of the franchise's most iconic moments for modern-day fans. Alongside the old school telephone, the anniversary edition of Scream includes several collectible items from the fictional town of Woodsboro. Fans will receive a police case folder, a suspect information sheet, six Polaroid pictures, and a newspaper article. The package also contains the original movie on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray, as well as a digital copy. The Ultimate · Horror Quote Challenge Name That Horror Movie “They’re coming to get you, Barbara.” ☠1960s 🔪1970s 👻1980s 💀1990s 🎭2000s ENTER IF YOU DARE → 01 Which horror movie features this iconic line?“I am your number one fan.” ASingle White Female (1992) BCape Fear (1991) CMisery (1990) DFatal Attraction (1987) ✓ Correct! Annie Wilkes’s obsessive declaration to author Paul Sheldon in Misery — Kathy Bates won the Oscar for this role. ✗ Not quite — it’s Misery (1990). Kathy Bates as Annie Wilkes delivers this line before things get very, very painful for her favorite author. NEXT → 02 Which horror movie features this iconic line?“We all go a little mad sometimes.” APeeping Tom (1960) BThe Birds (1963) CWhatever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) DPsycho (1960) ✓ Correct! Norman Bates’s unsettling confession in Hitchcock’s Psycho — the film that invented the slasher. ✗ Not quite — it’s Psycho (1960). Norman Bates delivers this chilling line to Marion Crane before the shower scene changes cinema forever. NEXT → 03 Which horror movie features this iconic line?“Here’s Johnny!” AThe Amityville Horror (1979) BPoltergeist (1982) CThe Changeling (1980) DThe Shining (1980) ✓ Correct! Jack Nicholson’s terrifying ad-lib as he axes through the bathroom door in The Shining. ✗ Not quite — it’s The Shining (1980). Nicholson improvised this line while hacking through the door — Kubrick kept the cameras rolling. NEXT → 04 Which horror movie features this iconic line?“They’re all gonna laugh at you!” ACarrie (1976) BThe Exorcist (1973) CThe Omen (1976) DSuspiria (1977) ✓ Correct! Margaret White’s cruel warning to her daughter before prom night turns deadly in Carrie. ✗ Not quite — it’s Carrie (1976). Piper Laurie as Margaret White torments her telekinetic daughter with this prophetic warning. NEXT → 05 Which horror movie features this iconic line?“One, two, Freddy’s coming for you.” AFriday the 13th (1980) BChild’s Play (1988) CHellraiser (1987) DA Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) ✓ Correct! The eerie children’s jump-rope rhyme that haunts the dreams of Elm Street. ✗ Not quite — it’s A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984). The nursery rhyme warning of Freddy Krueger’s arrival. All five are iconic slashers, but only one invades your dreams. NEXT → 06 Which horror movie features this iconic line?“I want to play a game.” AHostel (2005) BSaw (2004) CThe Collector (2009) DCube (1997) ✓ Correct! Jigsaw’s signature greeting, delivered through his puppet Billy in Saw. ✗ Not quite — it’s Saw (2004). The Jigsaw Killer’s chilling invitation before his victims face impossible choices. NEXT → 07 Which horror movie features this iconic line?“It was the boogeyman.” ABlack Christmas (1974) BThe Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) CHalloween (1978) DWhen a Stranger Calls (1979) ✓ Correct! Laurie Strode’s terrified whisper to Dr. Loomis after surviving Michael Myers in Halloween. ✗ Not quite — it’s Halloween (1978). Laurie Strode whispers this to Dr. Loomis, who replies: “As a matter of fact, it was.” NEXT → 08 Which horror movie features this iconic line?“It rubs the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again.” ASe7en (1995) BAmerican Psycho (2000) CRed Dragon (2002) DThe Silence of the Lambs (1991) ✓ Correct! Buffalo Bill’s skin-crawling command to his captive in The Silence of the Lambs. ✗ Not quite — it’s The Silence of the Lambs (1991). Buffalo Bill delivers this disturbing line from his basement. All five films feature serial killers, but only one has this scene. REVEAL MY SCORE → The Body Count Your Survival Score 💀 / 8 Did you survive the horror quiz? ↻ SURVIVE AGAIN The original film follows Sidney Prescott, who is portrayed by Neve Campbell, and her friends as a masked murderer terrorizes Woodsboro. It features a massive ensemble cast that consists of Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Matthew Lillard, Skeet Ulrich, Rose McGowan, Jamie Kennedy, and Barrymore. The combination of suspense, dark comedy, and self-awareness helped establish Scream as an influential entry in the slasher genre. Scream's 30th Anniversary Collector's Set is available for pre-order now on Amazon. It will officially be released on December 15, 2026. Release Date December 20, 1996 Runtime 112 minutes Director Wes Craven Cast Neve Campbell Sidney Prescott