On our intensity scale, Scream rates 3/5 for scares and 2/5 for dread. It is moderately scary, with a handful of strong sequences.

Scream rates 3/5 for gore — expect a moderate amount of blood and violence.

Where can I stream Scream?

Scream is not on major US subscription streamers right now — look for it on digital rental or purchase (Apple TV, Prime Video, or your usual store).

Scream

Name: Scream
Director: Wes Craven
Genre: Slasher
Released: 1996
Rating: 7.4

1996 · Directed by Wes Craven

Slasher

IMDb7.4449k votes

RT78%critics

RT80%audience

豆瓣7.266k votes

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Not on major US streamers — check digital rental.

The vibe

Craven and Williamson autopsy the slasher while running a first-rate one: the rules recited on screen while the phone keeps ringing. Drew Barrymore's opening remains a perfect short film. It rebuilt an entire genre in its own self-aware image.

Before you press play

How scary is Scream?: On our intensity scale, Scream rates 3/5 for scares and 2/5 for dread. It is moderately scary, with a handful of strong sequences.
How gory is Scream?: Scream rates 3/5 for gore — expect a moderate amount of blood and violence.
Where can I stream Scream?: Scream is not on major US subscription streamers right now — look for it on digital rental or purchase (Apple TV, Prime Video, or your usual store).