Ghostface

Saw XPhoto: Alexandro Bolaños Escamilla/LionsgateHorror is, shall we say, a genre that’s very fond of sequels. We’re all for it when a part two (or a part 10) honors its inspiration while also justifying its own existence by delivering a satisfying, thrilling story. This year, the unkillable Saw franchise delighted fans by dreaming up Saw X, a tale that slotted into the time frame between its first and second film. The Nun II reminded us that the Conjuring Universe is still a reliable go-to for frights; Insidious: The Red…

Photo: Stephane Cardinale (Getty Images)In the wake of Scream franchise star Melissa Barrera being let go from her role in Scream VII due to perceived inflammatory comments on social media about the Israel and Hamas conflict, co-star Jenna Ortega has left the film.Hulu’s Hellraiser Reboot Has So-So Sights to Show YouThe news, reported by Deadline, follows yesterday’s announcement that Barrera was no longer a part of the cast. However, the trade notes that Ortega leaving the film was previously discussed before the…

Image via Paramount Pictures Slither back in for another fear-tastic Friday, blood-curdlers! As folks all around begin to remove the cover from their pools and soak up the sun, the spooky world continues to pump out an endless assortment of genre treasures that keep us looking forward to the Halloween season — despite it still being a few months away! As to be expected, though, these genre goodies will be carefully dissected in today’s weekly horror roundup right here at We Got This Covered. From early reviews…

Ghostface sprints (to your front door, probably).Image: ParamountGood news for horror fans, anyone who considers Halfway to Halloween the next great holiday, and maybe anyone planning an upcoming trip to New York City: Scream VI, the latest hit entry in the long-running slasher franchise, is coming to digital tomorrow. Hulu’s Hellraiser Reboot Has So-So Sights to Show YouThe movie’s action shifts from sleepy Woodsboro to NYC in this one, but the survivors of last year’s Scream find that a new address, even one located in…

Jason Mendez / Getty Images for Paramount Pictures After the commercial success of Scream VI at the box office, the much beloved slasher parody franchise seems set to take the Fast and Furious route, with more installments to come. With each movie comes the need for writers to become more inventive about who’s taking on the famous Ghostface mask and stabbing their way through various people related to the town of Woodsbro, California. And, as cast members rotate out thanks to becoming victims, this means an…

New city, new look. With Scream VI’s shift away from Woodsboro, the ensemble—including Ghostface—got a makeover for the horror series’ latest entry. io9 caught up with Avery Plewes, the costume designer tasked with not only outfitting the current cast, but also incorporating past character looks—as well as dressing a massive Halloween set piece during the film’s memorable subway scene.Sabina Graves, io9: Congrats on the film, I saw it couple of times and in 3D on the second go! So I got to take an extra close look at…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for free*SPOILER WARNING* The following story contains major details about the ending of Scream VIThe actor playing Ghostface in Scream VI had no idea that they’d be unmasked as the film’s killer until weeks into filming.The horror sequel, which is in cinemas now, sees Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega reprise their roles of sisters Sam and Tara Carpenter, who are stalked by a new Ghostface…

Is the killer in this photo? Fans who saw Scream VI know.Image: ParamountScream VI is now in theaters and, as is the case with most Scream movies, much of it centers on who Ghostface is this time around. Once you figure that out though, part of the joy of the franchise is being able to watch it back and see how it all fits together. Was a character missing in a certain scene you didn’t notice? Did the filmmakers provide any teases you missed?io9 spoke with Radio Silence, which includes the film’s directors Matt…

Image via Paramount Pictures Happy Friday, fear fanatics! With how exciting of a week it’s been with all of the Scream VI coverage, it would feel absolutely criminal to not dedicate today’s daily horror roundup here at We Got This Covered solely to the newest blood-curdling chapter. With today being the official release date, the surge of Scream VI attraction is higher than ever — and the movie grossing over $5 million in early screenings definitely helps the cause. From the blood-splattered project grossing an…

Image via Universal Pictures Scream VI just blew it out of the water on its Thursday previews with a $5.7 million opening at the box office, while M3GAN is sitting at about $173 million after its release in January. What if they went head to head, as in M3GAN likes to play hide-and-seek while Ghostface likes to seek and slash? Is that something fans would like to see? M3GAN is brand new in the horror genre, while Ghostface has been slashing people to death for years — 27 to be exact — since they started in…