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24 Terrifying Scream Trivia Questions and Answers

Reviewed by Stefanie Zaldarriaga, Author·Updated Mar 2025·3 min read
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  1. 1Who directed the original Scream (1996)?

  2. 2Who wrote the screenplay for Scream?

  3. 3What was the original title of Scream before it was changed?

  4. 4Which actress portrays Sidney Prescott, the protagonist of the series?

  5. 5Which actress was originally offered the role of Sidney Prescott but turned it down?

  6. 6Which character, played by Courtney Cox, is a reporter in Scream?

  7. 7What is the name of the character who plays the horror movie expert in Scream?

  8. 8Which actor portrays Dewey Riley, the bumbling sheriff’s deputy?

  9. 9What iconic line does Ghostface often use when calling his victims?

  10. 10Which movie is playing on TV during the party scene in the first Scream?

  11. 11Which character is the first person killed in Scream?

  12. 12What is the true identity of Ghostface in the original Scream?

  13. 13What famous line does Randy say about horror movie rules?

  14. 14What real-life case inspired Scream?

  15. 15What was one of the reasons Wes Craven decided to direct Scream after initially declining?

  16. 16Which famous horror director makes a cameo as a janitor in Scream?

  17. 17What iconic horror mask did the costume department use to create Ghostface?

  18. 18Which parody film series heavily references Scream and its tropes?

  19. 19What is the significance of the character Billy Loomis’ last name in Scream?

  20. 20Which Scream movie has the longest runtime?

  21. 21How many different actors have played Ghostface throughout the Scream series (as of 2023)?

  22. 22Which Scream movie was the first to be released in 3D?

  23. 23What is the name of the fictional town where the Scream movies are set?

  24. 24What famous actress appeared in a small role in Scream 4 as a victim of Ghostface?

Answer Key

  1. 1. Wes Craven
  2. 2. Kevin Williamson
  3. 3. Scary Movie
  4. 4. Neve Campbell
  5. 5. Drew Barrymore
  6. 6. Gale Weathers
  7. 7. Randy Meeks
  8. 8. David Arquette
  9. 9. "What's your favorite scary movie?"
  10. 10. Halloween
  11. 11. Casey Becker, played by Drew Barrymore
  12. 12. Billy Loomis and Stu Macher
  13. 13. "There are certain rules one must abide by in order to survive a horror movie."
  14. 14. The Gainesville Ripper case
  15. 15. Drew Barrymore’s involvement
  16. 16. Wes Craven
  17. 17. The Fun World "Father Death" mask
  18. 18. Scary Movie
  19. 19. It's a nod to Dr. Sam Loomis from Halloween.
  20. 20. Scream 3
  21. 21. Over 10 actors
  22. 22. None of the Scream movies have been released in 3D as of 2023.
  23. 23. Woodsboro
  24. 24. Kristen Bell

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