Wes Craven, known for his mastery of horror, already had many successful horror films under his belt when Scream hit theaters in 1996. Craven had previously shocked audiences with The Last House on the Left and The Hills Have Eyes, while A Nightmare on Elm Street and Vampire in Brooklyn showcased his lighter, campier side.
But with Scream, he unknowingly launched a unique franchise that developed a loyal following, lasting even after his death. Right now, fans of the series can watch the first four movies—Scream, Scream 2, Scream 3, and Scream 4—as they are now available for streaming on Max.
This is exciting news for horror fans, whether you’re already a follower of the Scream series or have never heard of Sidney Prescott. It’s even a treat for those who don’t typically enjoy horror, as Scream blends thrilling moments with a self-aware, campy tone that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
The core plot of the first four movies revolves around Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell), a high school student in the original film, who is dealing with her mother’s murder. She soon becomes the target of a masked killer named Ghostface.
Still from the movie (MAX)
In the sequel, Sidney and the survivors from the first movie head to college. The third movie takes them to Hollywood, while the fourth brings them back to the original setting, Woodsboro. Each film presents a new mystery with both returning and new characters, all of whom seem suspicious in one way or another.
The cast across all four movies is packed with stars, including Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Patrick Dempsey, Rose McGowan, Jada Pinkett Smith, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Matthew Lillard, Timothy Olyphant, Parker Posey, Emma Roberts, and more. Unfortunately, Craven passed away in 2015, leaving fans wondering if the franchise would continue.
For a few years, it seemed like Scream ended with Craven, but in 2022, directors Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin revived the series. They introduced new faces like Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega while bringing back some of the original characters, proving that the franchise had more to offer.
In 2023, they released Scream VI, but shortly after, they stepped away from directing Scream VII. The seventh film has faced challenges, but it has been announced that it will hit theaters on February 27, 2026, directed by franchise creator Kevin Williamson, and will star Neve Campbell once again.
Brandi Glanville has officially lost her legal team, who would have represented her in a potential lawsuit against Bravo and Andy Cohen. This situation has been developing since last year when Brandi filmed Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip.
The lawsuit threat first arose after her co-star, Caroline Manzo, sued the network, claiming that Bravo encouraged Brandi to kiss Caroline without her consent. Caroline said she felt pressured to “engage in sexually offensive and harassing content.”
Brandi not only had issues with Caroline, but she also accused Andy Cohen of pressuring her to have sexual relationships with him and Below Deck’s Kate Chastain. A video recently surfaced showing Andy and Kate seemingly enticing Brandi.
On September 30, Brandi confirmed that her lawyers had dropped her from their representation. Brandi has had a chaotic year since she left The Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip early. Both she and Caroline have fueled ongoing threats of lawsuits against Bravo and Andy Cohen. Brandi has been outspoken about her negative feelings towards the network, even claiming that Andy pressured her to hook up with other Bravo stars.
Still from the show (Peacock)
In a now-deleted post on X (formerly Twitter), Brandi announced her lawyer’s decision by saying, “I mean, you can not write this sh*t! (I guess I’m doing that now) After a YEAR of telling me how rich I was about to be & how strong my case against BRAVO is my ‘lawyers’ have decided I now don’t have a case [and] cut ties with me. #paid off maybe?!? Allegedly.”
Brandi was shocked by this news, especially after she had been revealing details about her experience with Bravo. Earlier this year, she sent a legal letter to Andy Cohen, accusing him of sexual harassment.
The letter claimed that Andy, as her boss, “exercised complete and total control over her career,” which left Brandi feeling trapped and disgusted. The letter compared Andy’s actions to the past issues with Matt Lauer at NBC, where profits were prioritized over people.
It’s still unclear what will happen next with Brandi’s situation against Bravo, but she remains entangled in the ongoing conflict involving Caroline Manzo. Currently, The Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip is available for streaming on Peacock.
