Scream 3 (2000): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Scream 3 is a 2000 mystery thriller directed by Wes Craven, starring Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes and earned $161.8 million worldwide on a $40 million budget. Critics gave it 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 56m (116 min)
- Director
- Wes Craven
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Dimension Films
- Budget
- $40M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Scream 3 About?
The premise of Scream 3 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Hollywood is thrown into chaos as a new killer targets those connected to the original Woodsboro murders. Sydney Prescott, along with Gale Weathers and Dewey Riley, must confront the escalating violence and uncover the identity of the tormentor. Featuring Neve Campbell, David Arquette, and Courteney Cox Arquette, the film blends suspense, humor, and shocking twists as the survivors fight to protect themselves and confront a dark legacy.
Scream 3 Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- masked killer
- serial killer
- mystery killer
- horror icon
- mysterious killer
- nightmare
- tape over mouth
- bound and gagged
- secret room
- film director
- film producer
- threatening telephone call
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- gas explosion
- hidden room
- media coverage
- slasher killer
- reference to hannibal lecter
- reference to princess leia
- reference to star wars
- ghostface
- telephone terror
- los angeles california
- hollywood california
- female protagonist
- numbered sequel
- slasher horror
- grindhouse film
- scene of the crime
- dream
- blonde woman
- actress reprises previous role
- actor reprises previous role
- end credits roll call
- horror satire
- shower
- female rear nudity
- characters murdered one by one
- scream
- blood
- murder
- cell phone
- cult film
- death
- revenge
- sitting
- corpse
- falling to death
- female nudity
- acting
- small town
Scream 3 Cast
Neve Campbell leads the cast, with Courteney Cox. Directed by Wes Craven.
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Director Wes Craven
More from Wes Craven
More films directed by Wes Craven, best-rated first: A Nightmare on Elm Street, Scream, Red Eye and Paris, je t'aime.
Scream 3 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Scream 3 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
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IMDb 5.7 /10
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Metacritic 56 Metascore
User score 6.2
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TMDB 60% User score
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Scream 3 Plot Summary
What happens in Scream 3 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
Cotton Weary, now a prominent talk show host, receives a chilling call from the latest Ghostface, who demands to know the location of Sidney Prescott. When Cotton refuses to comply, Ghostface invades his home, brutally attacking his girlfriend, Christine. In a desperate rush, Cotton returns home, only to witness Ghostface murder Christine right before his eyes, followed by his own demise.
Full summary
The whole story of Scream 3, scene by scene
Scream 3 Box Office & Budget
Scream 3 grossed $161.8 million worldwide on a $40 million budget, 4.0 times what it cost. $89.1 million came from the US and Canada and $72.7 million (45%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$161.8M
4.0× its budget
- US & Canada
- $89.1M
- International
- $72.7M
- Budget
- $40M
Scream 3 Trailers & Videos
11 videos: 2 trailers and 9 clips.
- Trailer Trailer
- Clip Scream 3 | ‘Stab Game’ (HD) - Liev Schreiber, Kelly Rutherford | MIRAMAX
- Clip Scream 3 | ‘The Fax Machine’ (HD) - David Arquette, Courtney Cox, Parker Posey | MIRAMAX
- Clip Scream 3 | ‘I Did Not Call Sarah’ (HD) - Patrick Dempsey, David Arquette, Scott Foley | MIRAMAX
How Well Do You Know Scream 3?
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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Scream 3 Also Known As
39 alternative titles, including “Scream 3 : Ghostface Killer” and “Ghostface Killer”.
- Also known as
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- Scream 3 : Ghostface Killer
- Ghostface Killer
- 夺命狂呼3
- Κραυγη Αγωνιας 3
- Pânico 3
- Frissons 3
- Scr3am (2000)
- הצעקה III
- Tiếng Thét 3
- Scream: 3
- Qışqırıq 3
- الصرخة ٣
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- الصرخة 3
- Gritos 3
- Çığlık 3
- Крик 3
- Skrik 3
- Sikoly 3.
- 惊声尖叫3
- หวีดสุดท้ายนรกยังได้ยิน
- Vřískot 3
- צעקה 3
- Krzyk 3
- Писък 3
- 驚聲尖叫3：終結篇
- 스크림 3
- Scream 3: Crimă în 3 timpi
- Scream 3: La Máscara de la Muerte
- Κραυγή αγωνίας 3
- Kliedziens 3
- スクリーム3
- 奪命狂呼3：終極篇
- Qichqiriq 3, კივილი 3
- Vreskot 3
- Vrisak 3
- Krik 3
- جیغ ۳
- Klyksmas 3
- Врисак 3
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Scream 3 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Scream 3, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Scream 3?
Scream 3 runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
When was Scream 3 released?
Scream 3 was released on February 4, 2000.
Who directed Scream 3?
Scream 3 was directed by Wes Craven.
More films by Wes Craven Who is in the cast of Scream 3?
Scream 3 stars Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox.
How much did Scream 3 make at the box office?
Scream 3 grossed $161.8 million worldwide ($89.1 million domestic, $72.7 million international) on a budget of $40 million.
How is Scream 3 rated?
Scream 3 has 5.7/10 on IMDb, 56 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Does Scream 3 have a post-credit scene?
No. Scream 3 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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