Summary
While the originalScreamhas what is no doubt one of thebest opening scenes in a horror movie, there is always a possibility that the next one could be even more memorable. Fans of the slasher franchise think that the opening kill inScream 7should be shocking and unique, which will hopefully be the case considering that the first movie was released in 1996. Every opening sequence in theScreamfranchise has killed a major or minor character and set up the dangerous and clever game that Ghostface has played, and there’s no reason whyScream 7can’t up the stakes even more.
Since the opening kill ofScream 6included a terrifying death on the streets of New York City along with a fake-out about who the real Ghostface was, there’s no reason not to have high expectations for the beginning ofScream 7. Fans have some smart ideas about what could happen.
Fan Theories About The Scream 7 Opening Kills
One of thequestions fans have aboutScream 7is what the opening sequence will look like.Redditor @Art_TheClown123thinks that it would be compelling ifSam Carpenter’s (Melissa Barrera) boyfriend Danny was killed first. The fan wrote:
“The opening kill will probably be Danny, considering his role is similar to Cotton fromScream 2, who dies inScream 3,the opening, and sinceScream 5is similar toScream 1,Scream 6is similar toScream 2,Scream 7will probably be similar toScream 3.”
Since both Danny Brackett (Josh Segarra) and Cotton Weary (Liev Schreiber) are suspects who appear to be untrustworthy, Danny is a possible contender for the opening kill ofScream 7. While the fact thatJenna Ortega and Melissa Barrera have exited the franchisemakes Danny’s inclusion in the sequel unlikely, he could be a way to tie the new movie to the last one.
Another Scream fan posted onRedditthatKirby Reed (Hayden Panettiere) could be the opening kill ofScream 7.They wrote:
“The shock factor and the fact they would kill a loved character would really set the tone for the movie. Could mirror how Cotton was killed in 3.”
While severalScreamfans were sad imagining Ghostface murdering the tough, independent, and scrappy Kirby, some said that it does make sense because both Kirby and Cotton appeared briefly in previousmovies before playing a larger role inScream 6andScream 3. Killing Kirby would be surprising but would also be a clever way to ensure that other legacy characters like Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) survive the opening sequence.
Besides wondering if Danny or Kirby could be the opening kill inScream 7, another fan came up with a theory that couldbreak theScreamfranchise’s ruleswhile still staying true to the tone. This idea would be surprising and memorable.Redditor @JmartelliNYCsuggested thatDanny could be the first Ghostface inScream 7.They wrote:
“Similar to most openings, a victim we’ve not yet met (but is part of the friend group, as we’ll find out) is called/stalked by Ghostface. The usual chase and struggle ensue, only this time – the ‘victim’ manages to best Ghostface, and killsthem. They unmask them and it’s … Danny Brackett.”
Every Opening Kill In The Scream Franchise
While mostScreamfans would say thatCasey Becker’s (Drew Barrymore) opening kill in the originalScreamis the best in the entire franchise, each one is important and sets up the rest of the story. It’s important to note that while Tara Carpenter (Jenna Ortega) is the star of theScream (2022)opening sequence,Tara survives Ghostface’s attack, which was a first for the franchise. Although includingBilly Loomis’s (Skeet Ulrich) ghost inScream (2022)was a terrible and corny idea, everyone remembers Tara lecturing Ghostface on elevated horror movies and proving that she was a new, strong final girl. It’s definitely one of thebest phone calls in theScreamfranchise.
What Are The Opening Kills In Each Scream Movie?
EveryScreamopening kill is memorable, eerie, and surprising. Watching Ghostface murder Maureen Evans while an entire movie theater watchesStaband assumes that it’s just part of the show plays into theclever meta horror movie toneofScream. Jenny Randall and Marnie Cooper’sScream 4deaths prove that there is a new Ghostface in Woodsboro, California and that Sidney Prescott’s homecoming will be a scary one.
However, no matter how great every opening sequence is inScream, Cotton Weary’sScream 3death just might be the most shocking. Whilemany characters get killed inScream 6and every previous installment in the slasher franchise,no one thought that Ghostface would kill Cotton, who was once a suspect in the murder of Sidney’s mother Maureen Prescott. TheScream 3opening made it clear that all bets are off and anyone can die in aScreammovie, which turned out to be true whenDewey Riley (David Arquette) tragically died inScream (2022).
