Horror is a tried and true genre in the film world, one capable of great financial earnings when paired with a small budget. The horror renaissance has resulted in some of the best horror movies returning to theaters, including Wes Craven's Scream. The last two movies were helmed by filmmaking duo Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, and both the 2022 Scream and Scream VI were wild box office successes. But Scream 7 is reportedly going to change directors, and I'm really bummed.
To be clear, this is just a rumor at this point, and hasn't been confirmed officially the powers that be at Paramount. But Bloody Disgusting is reporting that the folks at Radio Silence won't be returning for the upcoming seventh Scream movie. Happy Death Day director Christopher Landon is reportedly in talks to get behind the camera. And while he's a great filmmaker and I love that franchise, I think it's a misstep to continue on without Bettinelli-Olpin and Gillett, who both seem committed to the beloved slasher property.
