Scream 5 Movie Theories
5 Things That Need to Happen in Scream 5 For It to Be a Worthy Sequel
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One of the defining characteristics of the Scream films is their meta-commentary on the state of the horror genre. In Scream 2, Scream 3, and Scream 4, this commentary takes the form of the "Stab" franchise, a fictional series of films based on Sidney Prescott's life and the various Ghostface murders. These fake movies spoof common horror conventions as well as scenes from the actual Scream films, adding a touch of levity to the otherwise bloody proceedings of each entry.
Updating viewers on the state of the Stab series would provide an opportunity for some subtle analysis of Scream's legacy and the state of horror today. After all, a lot has happened since 2011 — the Stab films are the perfect way for the filmmakers to cheekily acknowledge that.