The horror genre continues to thrive, showing no signs of slowing down its current renaissance. Many of the best horror movies returned to theaters with new sequels. That includes Wes Craven’s Scream, with the slasher property releasing two new sequels in quick succession. Scream VI broke records for the franchise, and fans are wondering if Paramount will order another sequel. And actress Melissa Barrera recently shared her thoughts about returning for a potential seventh film. Will we see more of Sam Carpenter?
The last two Scream movies were the first to be released since the death of Wes Craven, and were helmed by the filmmakers at Radio Silence. The bloody installments introduced a new quartet of heroes in the form of the Core Four, with Melissa Barrera’s Sam serving as the protagonist. She recently spoke to NME about her career and time as a scream queen. When asked if she’s hoping for Scream VII, she shared:
