Trailerblazing -- Scream 7

Scream 7 — February 27, 2026 — directed by Kevin Williamson — starring Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Isabel May, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding, Anna Camp, Joel McHale

                         

What a pleasant Halloween surprise. Directed and co-written by Kevin Williamson, who changed the world of horror with the 1996 original, the seventh movie in the beloved franchise comes to us with a bang. Neve Campbell is back as Sidney Prescott, who is now a mother to a teenager and who has to grapple with her frightening past to defend her family from a new Ghostface. The movie looks clever, suspenseful and full of surprises; Matthew Lillard, David Arquette and Scott Foley are apparently all returning, even though *SPOILER* their characters are deceased. I am glad to see Williamson behind the camera, with complete creative control over this sequel. Also, since the original makes numerous references to Halloween, did anyone else get Laurie/Annie/Lynda vibes from the shot of Sidney's daughter meeting her two friends? It looks like a nice homage to a slasher that has influenced the entire Scream franchise. Based on the trailer and the cast, I cannot wait for the return of Ghostface and another trip to Woodsboro. 

Trailerblazing -- Crime 101

Crime 101 — February 13, 2026 — directed by Bart Layton — starring Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Halle Berry, Barry Keoghan, Corey Hawkins, Monica Barbaro

                

A bit of The Thomas Crown Affair with some Heat thrown in, all with Don Winslow's sharp characterization weaving through and based on Winslow's novella -- this would be the accurate description for the new heist movie directed by Bart Layton. The story seems to be focused on the value of choices, doing the right versus the wrong thing and possible redemption, as much as it is focused on acts of crime. Hemsworth and Ruffalo reunite on opposite sides of the law after their Marvel success, while Berry seems to enjoy a different kind of role as a morally compromised insurance broker. I do hope that the story sticks to deeper examinations of aforementioned themes and that it does not merely scratch the surface, since it seems like a pretty unique heist movie. A stellar supporting cast includes Barry Keoghan, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Monica Barbaro, Nick Nolte and Tate Donovan. I am glad that more of Winslow's fantastic writing is being adapted for the screen. Personal recommendation -- if you have not already, check out the novel Savages and its 2012 adaptation. 

Happy Halloween!

 

I wish you a happy Halloween, and a wonderful time with scares and snacks. Have a great and spooky October!

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