Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott and Courteney Cox as Gale Weathers in Scream
Scream 5 is lastly out this Friday (Image: Spy Glass Leisure)

It seems like eternally because the fifth instalment of Wes Craven’s iconic horror franchise was confirmed and we’ve been dreaming up all types of eventualities in our heads since. 

In fact, particulars concerning the plot for the newest sequel are being stored tightly underneath wraps because the collection has at all times been vulnerable to leaks. 

What we do know is Scream 5 will see the return of the originals to Woodsboro; Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott, Courteney Cox as Gale Weathers and David Arquette as Dewey Riley, alongside newcomers Melissa Barrera, Jack Quaid, Mason Gooding and Jenny Ortega. 

We additionally know that Ghostface’s new goal is Barrera’s character Sam Carpenter, prompting the unique Fab Three to step in to save lots of the day. 

As we develop nearer to our reacquaintance with Ghostface, listed here are a few of the largest theories about Scream 5. 

The Fab Three might turn out to be the Fab Two with many predicting a principal character from the trio – Sidney, Gale or Dewey – might die after three a long time of escaping Ghostface’s clutches. 

Dewey seems to be the principle contender to undergo the killer’s slash, with the Woodsboro sheriff seeming to be notably haunted and, frankly, downright exhausted after being repeatedly hunted and significantly injured by Ghostface since 1996. 

Courteney Cox as Gale Weathers in Scream
Might one of many unique solid – like Gale Weathers – die? (Image: Spy Glass Leisure, Dimension Movies)

Many have even speculated that Sidney will get killed off within the opening scene a la Drew Barrymore in Scream (1996) however that doesn’t appear doable given we all know Neve has actually filmed scenes for all the film. 

The one method that principle might work is that if the opening scene is definitely a flash ahead and the remainder of Scream 5 exhibits how we get to that time. 

As we talked about, Dewey appears to be fairly haunted and consumed with the Ghostface chase – however a lot in order that he’s truly turn out to be the brand new killer? 

It’s been predicted with previous Scream sequels that one of many principal characters might flip and turn out to be the killer and it has by no means occurred – perhaps now may very well be the time… 

David Arquette as Dewey Riley and Courteney Cox as Gale Weathers in Scream 2
If Dewey dies or returns as Ghostface, we are going to cry (Image: Dimension Movies/Kobal/REX)

Okay, we get it, this could be probably the most far-fetched out of all of the theories however, hear us out… 

You would possibly ask the way it’s doable for somebody to outlive being stabbed a number of instances after which have their head crushed and electrocuted underneath a TV set, however in Hollywood, something is feasible. 

We final noticed Stu Macher (Matthew Lillard) assembly the aforementioned loss of life when he was revealed to be one of many Ghostface killers alongside Sidney’s boyfriend Billy Loomis. 

Matthew Lillard as Stu Macher in Scream
Is Stu alive after all of the sequels? (Image: Dimension Movies)

Nevertheless, it was revealed years later that Stu was truly meant to make a return to the franchise in Scream 3, however the script was modified as a result of leaks. It’s mentioned that the story could be that Stu survived the occasions of Scream, was convicted after a trial, after which orchestrated the long run assaults from jail. 

Quick ahead to Scream 5 and the motion is about to happen in Stu’s home the place the unique Scream ended. 

Discuss full circle! 

Marley Shelton as Judy Hicks in Scream 4
Scream 4 wasn’t the final we’ll see of Judy Hicks (Image: Dimension Movies)

Scream 4 launched the brand new character Judy Hicks (Marley Shelton), who was Sheriff Dewey’s greener counterpart. 

Judy managed to outlive Ghostface (performed by the badass Emma Roberts) due to carrying a bulletproof vest when she was shot within the hospital showdown. 

Followers are questioning whether or not that was the top of Judy’s story and the place her story might go now that she’s returning for the brand new instalment.