Scream 2 (1997): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Scream 2 is a 1997 mystery thriller directed by Wes Craven, starring Neve Campbell. It runs 2 hours and earned $172.4 million worldwide on a $24 million budget. It won 3 awards from 7 nominations, including Best Actress at the Saturn Awards 1997. Critics gave it 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10. Stream it on fuboTV and Hulu, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Wes Craven
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Dimension Films
- Budget
- $24M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Scream 2 About?
The premise of Scream 2 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
While trying to move on from the traumatic events of her past, Sidney Prescott finds herself targeted by a new killer who is imitating the original Woodsboro murders. As fear and paranoia grip the campus, Sidney and a group of friends must uncover the killer's identity and motives. They find themselves navigating a complex web of deception and terror, where everyone is a suspect and survival depends on exposing the truth before it’s too late.
Scream 2 Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- serial murder
- serial killer
- villain
- murder spree
- haunted by the past
- film within a film
- satire
- self referential
- female protagonist
- college student
- female reporter
- copycat
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- slasher killer
- death of friend
- horror icon
- teen horror
- metafiction
- villain not really dead cliche
- whodunit
- horror spoof
- numbered sequel
- characters murdered one by one
- murder in a theater
- tv show within a film
- cinephile
- trapped in a car
- serial killer duo
- car crash
- prank telephone call
- cult figure
- evil woman
- strong female lead
- reference to a zodiac sign
- reference to capricorn the astrological sign
- reference to capricorn the constellation
- reference to gemini the constellation
- reference to star wars
- reference to ted bundy
- reference to charles manson
- reference to o.j. simpson
- reference to the terminator
- reference to the godfather
- reference to quentin tarantino
- woman murders a man
- woman murders a woman
- reference to james cameron
- reference to jeffrey dahmer
- ghostface character
- valley girl
- female journalist
Where to Watch Scream 2
Stream it on fuboTV and Hulu, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Scream 2 Cast
Neve Campbell stars in Scream 2. Directed by Wes Craven.
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Director Wes Craven
Scream 2 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Scream 2 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Metacritic 62 Metascore
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TMDB 65% User score
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Scream 2 Plot Summary
What happens in Scream 2 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Two seniors from Windsor College, Maureen Evans and Phil Stevens, decide to attend a sneak preview of Stab, a film inspired by the horrific Woodsboro massacre. During a brief intermission to visit the restroom, tragedy strikes when Phil is brutally murdered by the masked killer now infamous as Ghostface. Taking Phil’s seat, Ghostface viciously attacks Maureen, stabbing her multiple times. The chaos goes unnoticed by the loud audience until, in an act of desperation, she climbs onto the stage to plead for help—only for the crowd to mistake her plea for part of a publicity stunt, leading to her tragic demise.
Full summary
The whole story of Scream 2, scene by scene
Scream 2 Box Office & Budget
Scream 2 grossed $172.4 million worldwide on a $24 million budget, 7.2 times what it cost. $101.4 million came from the US and Canada and $71 million (41%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$172.4M
7.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $101.4M
- International
- $71M
- Budget
- $24M
Scream 2 Awards & Nominations
Scream 2 won 3 awards from 7 nominations, including Best Actress at the Saturn Awards 1997. Its biggest night was the Saturn Awards 1997, with 2 wins from 5 nominations.
3 wins7 nominations3 ceremonies
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Saturn Awards 1998 1 nomination- Nominated Best Supporting Actress
- Saturn Awards 1997 2 wins · 5 nominations
- Won Best Actress – Neve Campbell
- Won Best Writing
- Nominated Best Director
- Nominated Best Supporting Actor
- Nominated Best Supporting Actress – Drew Barrymore
- Saturn Awards 1996 1 win · 1 nomination
- Won Best Actress – Neve Campbell
Scream 2 Trailers & Videos
11 videos: 1 trailer, 1 teaser and 9 clips.
- Teaser 25th Anniversary Spot
- Clip Scream 2 | 'What Do You Want?' (HD) - Liev Schreiber, Neve Campbell | Miramax
- Clip Scream 2 | ‘Catch the Killer’ (HD) – Courteney Cox, David Arquette | Miramax
- Clip Scream 2 | ‘You’ll Never Be the Hero' (HD) – Courteney Cox, Jamie Kennedy | Miramax
How Well Do You Know Scream 2?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who are the two Windsor College seniors introduced at the beginning of the movie?
Cars in Scream 2
8 cars on screen, including the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice and the 1992 Ford Econoline.
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1980 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Minor role
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Scream 2 FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Scream 2, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Scream 2?
Scream 2 runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was Scream 2 released?
Scream 2 was released on December 12, 1997.
Who directed Scream 2?
Scream 2 was directed by Wes Craven.
More films by Wes Craven Who is in the cast of Scream 2?
Scream 2 stars Neve Campbell.
Where can I watch Scream 2?
In the US, Scream 2 is streaming on fuboTV, Hulu and Kanopy and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Scream 2 make at the box office?
Scream 2 grossed $172.4 million worldwide ($101.4 million domestic, $71 million international) on a budget of $24 million.
How is Scream 2 rated?
Scream 2 has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 62 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
What awards did Scream 2 win?
Scream 2 won 3 awards from 7 nominations, including Best Actress at the Saturn Awards 1997.
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