Scream (1981): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch

The movie begins in the quiet town of Woodsboro, where Tara Carpenter, played by Jenna Ortega, finds herself home alone when her phone suddenly rings. A mysterious voice, purportedly calling for her mother, starts engaging her in unsettling conversation. This voice, voiced by [Roger L. Jackson], begins to ask Tara a series of questions about horror movies, ranging from contemporary “elevated horror” like The Babadook, Hereditary, and The Witch, to the iconic “Stab” franchise. Tara’s initial responses seem casual; she mentions her preference for newer horror films. However, the voice quickly shifts tone and reveals a sinister plan—he has cloned Amber Freeman’s phone and is lying outside Tara’s house, ready to attack if she doesn’t answer correctly. When she falters, the killer—known as Ghostface—becomes threatening and attempts to break in.