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SCREAM 4 script

A new Ghost Face killer emerges in Woodsboro, targeting Sidney Prescott's teenage cousin Jill Roberts and her friends, as Sidney returns to town on a book tour. As the body count rises, Sidney, Sheriff Dewey Riley, and Gale Weathers-Riley investigate, suspecting various classmates. During a party, it is revealed that Jill Roberts and Charlie Walker are the Ghost Face killers, orchestrating the murders for Jill to become a famous sole survivor. Jill betrays and kills Charlie, then stabs Sidney and herself, but Sidney survives and ultimately kills Jill at the hospital to end her reign of terror.

Writer
Kevin Williamson
IMDb ID (imdb_id)
tt1262416
Script date
5/17/10
26Scenes
22Characters
76Pages
8Dialogue samples

Save the Cat beat sheet

SCREAM 4 Save the Cat analysis

Sidney Prescott returns to Woodsboro as Ghost Face killers restart their game, picking off friends and foes alike.

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Key characters

Jill Roberts

Jill Roberts is listed as Protagonist/Killer. 17-year-old girl, Sidney's cousin. In the parsed data, Jill Roberts is connected to 14 scenes, 23 dialogue lines, 23 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.

14 scenes / 23 dialogue lines

Sidney Prescott

Sidney Prescott is listed as Protagonist. Survivor of Woodsboro murders, author. In the parsed data, Sidney Prescott is connected to 11 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 14.

11 scenes / 7 dialogue lines

Ghost Face

Ghost Face is listed as Antagonist. Masked killer. In the parsed data, Ghost Face is connected to 11 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.

11 scenes / 6 dialogue lines

Kirby Reed

Kirby Reed is listed as Supporting. 17-year-old girl, alternative style. In the parsed data, Kirby Reed is connected to 9 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 16.

9 scenes / 2 dialogue lines

Charlie Walker

Charlie Walker is listed as Supporting/Killer. 17-year-old boy, film geek. In the parsed data, Charlie Walker is connected to 6 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 19.

6 scenes / 12 dialogue lines

Trevor Sheldon

Trevor Sheldon is listed as Supporting. 17-year-old boy, jock. In the parsed data, Trevor Sheldon is connected to 6 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.

6 scenes / 2 dialogue lines

Dewey Riley

Dewey Riley is listed as Protagonist. Woodsboro Sheriff, mature. In the parsed data, Dewey Riley is connected to 5 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 11.

5 scenes / 3 dialogue lines

Gale Weathers-Riley

Gale Weathers-Riley is listed as Protagonist. Former reporter, married to Dewey. In the parsed data, Gale Weathers-Riley is connected to 4 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 26.

4 scenes / 2 dialogue lines

Judy Hicks

Judy Hicks is listed as Supporting. 30s, Deputy Sheriff. In the parsed data, Judy Hicks is connected to 4 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 11.

4 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Rebecca Walters

Rebecca Walters is listed as Supporting. Sidney's assistant. In the parsed data, Rebecca Walters is connected to 4 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 13.

4 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Hoss

Hoss is listed as Supporting. Deputy Sheriff. In the parsed data, Hoss is connected to 3 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 11.

3 scenes / 2 dialogue lines

Robbie Mercer

Robbie Mercer is listed as Supporting. 16-year-old boy, cool-nerd. In the parsed data, Robbie Mercer is connected to 3 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 16.

3 scenes / 2 dialogue lines

Kate Roberts

Kate Roberts is listed as Supporting. Jill's mother, Sidney's aunt. In the parsed data, Kate Roberts is connected to 3 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 12.

3 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Sherrie

Sherrie is listed as Victim. 17-year-old girl, sweet and innocent. In the parsed data, Sherrie is connected to 3 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 1.

3 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Jenny

Jenny is listed as Victim. 16-year-old girl, cute and bouncy. In the parsed data, Jenny is connected to 2 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 5.

2 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Perkins

Perkins is listed as Supporting. Deputy Sheriff. In the parsed data, Perkins is connected to 2 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 11.

2 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Trudie

Trudie is listed as Victim. 16-year-old girl, sexy and pretty. In the parsed data, Trudie is connected to 2 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 2.

2 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Marnie

Marnie is listed as Victim. 16-year-old girl, brainy over-achiever. In the parsed data, Marnie is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 5.

2 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Olivia Morris

Olivia Morris is listed as Victim. 17-year-old girl, sexy and fierce. In the parsed data, Olivia Morris is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 7.

2 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Mr. Baker

Mr. Baker is listed as Supporting. High school teacher. In the parsed data, Mr. Baker is connected to 1 scene, 1 dialogue line, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.

1 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Rachel

Rachel is listed as Victim. 17-year-old girl, outspoken. In the parsed data, Rachel is connected to 1 scene, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 4.

1 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Chloe

Chloe is listed as Victim/Killer. 17-year-old girl, reserved. In the parsed data, Chloe is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 4.

1 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Scene outline

  1. 1. INT. HOUSE - NIGHT

    Sherrie receives a mysterious phone call while home alone.

    Sherrie, Ghost Face
  2. 2. INT. KITCHEN - NIGHT

    Sherrie and Trudie discuss movies and a stalker while the phone rings again.

    Sherrie, Trudie, Ghost Face
  3. 3. INT. FOYER - NIGHT

    Sherrie and Trudie check the front door and are attacked by Ghost Face.

    Sherrie, Trudie, Ghost Face
  4. 4. INT. LIVING ROOM - HOUSE - NIGHT

    Rachel and Chloe watch Stab 6, which turns out to be a movie within a movie.

    Rachel, Chloe
  5. 5. INT. LIVING ROOM - HOUSE - NIGHT

    Jenny and Marnie watch Stab 7 and prank each other.

    Jenny, Marnie, Ghost Face
  6. 6. INT. CLASSROOM - DAY

    Mr. Baker dismisses Jill and Trevor, then news of the murders breaks, causing chaos.

    Trevor Sheldon, Mr. Baker, Jill Roberts, Robbie Mercer, Kirby Reed, Jenny
  7. 7. EXT. WOODSBORO HIGH SCHOOL - DAY

    Students react to the news and Jill receives a threatening call.

    Jill Roberts, Kirby Reed, Olivia Morris, Ghost Face
  8. 8. INT. POLICE STATION - DAY

    Gale tries to get information, while Jill is interviewed by Dewey.

    Gale Weathers-Riley, Judy Hicks, Sidney Prescott, Jill Roberts, Dewey Riley, Kate Roberts
  9. 9. INT. ROBERTS HOUSE - NIGHT

    Sidney, Jill, and others gather for safety under police protection.

    Sidney Prescott, Jill Roberts, Kate Roberts, Rebecca Walters, Kirby Reed, Dewey Riley
  10. 10. INT. OLIVIA'S HOUSE - NIGHT

    Olivia is attacked and killed by Ghost Face while on the phone with Jill and Kirby.

    Olivia Morris, Jill Roberts, Kirby Reed, Ghost Face, Sidney Prescott
  11. 11. EXT. NEIGHBORHOOD STREET - NIGHT

    Dewey confronts the deputies about their failure to stop the killer at Olivia's house.

    Dewey Riley, Judy Hicks, Perkins, Hoss
  12. 12. INT. EMERGENCY ROOM - HOSPITAL - NIGHT

    Sidney and Jill are treated for injuries while Gale and others arrive.

    Sidney Prescott, Jill Roberts, Kate Roberts, Kirby Reed, Gale Weathers-Riley, Rebecca Walters
  13. 13. EXT. PARKING LOT - HOSPITAL - NIGHT

    Rebecca is stalked and killed by the Ghost Face killer.

    Rebecca Walters, Ghost Face
  14. 14. INT. EMERGENCY ROOM - HOSPITAL - NIGHT

    Sidney receives a call from the killer using Rebecca's phone.

    Sidney Prescott, Gale Weathers-Riley, Jill Roberts
  15. 15. EXT. HOSPITAL - NIGHT

    Rebecca's car crashes into the media van in front of the hospital.

    Dewey Riley, Sidney Prescott
  16. 16. INT. KIRBY'S HOUSE - FAMILY ROOM - NIGHT

    Kirby, Jill, and Robbie discuss movie choices while waiting for visitors.

    Kirby Reed, Jill Roberts, Robbie Mercer
  17. 17. INT. KIRBY'S HOUSE - FOYER - NIGHT

    Kirby lets Charlie and Trevor into the house.

    Kirby Reed, Charlie Walker, Trevor Sheldon, Hoss
  18. 18. INT. KIRBY'S HOUSE - FAMILY ROOM - NIGHT

    Charlie and Trevor join the group; tension between Jill and Trevor.

    Kirby Reed, Jill Roberts, Charlie Walker, Trevor Sheldon
  19. 19. INT. KIRBY'S HOUSE - FAMILY ROOM - NIGHT

    Charlie and Robbie debate horror movie rules.

    Kirby Reed, Robbie Mercer, Charlie Walker
  20. 20. INT. KIRBY'S HOUSE - KITCHEN - NIGHT

    Charlie stirs up trouble between Jill and Trevor.

    Jill Roberts, Charlie Walker, Trevor Sheldon
  21. 21. INT. UPSTAIRS LANDING - NIGHT

    Sidney flees from Ghost Face up the stairs.

    Sidney Prescott, Ghost Face
  22. 22. INT. KIRBY'S BEDROOM - NIGHT

    Sidney hides in the bathroom, encounters Trevor, and is confronted by Ghost Face.

    Sidney Prescott, Trevor Sheldon, Ghost Face
  23. 23. INT. UPSTAIRS LANDING - NIGHT

    Sidney encounters Deputy Hicks' body and is confronted by Jill, who reveals herself.

    Sidney Prescott, Judy Hicks, Ghost Face, Jill Roberts
  24. 24. INT. UPSTAIRS LANDING - NIGHT

    Charlie and Jill torment and kill Trevor.

    Charlie Walker, Trevor Sheldon, Jill Roberts, Sidney Prescott
  25. 25. INT. KITCHEN - KIRBY'S HOUSE - NIGHT

    Jill and Charlie reveal their plan to Sidney, then Jill betrays and kills Charlie.

    Jill Roberts, Charlie Walker, Sidney Prescott
  26. 26. EXT. KIRBY'S HOUSE - NIGHT

    Aftermath of the murders; Jill is treated by paramedics.

    Gale Weathers-Riley, Dewey Riley, Jill Roberts

Dialogue examples

Nothing is ever what it seems. Your words, Sidney. I've always been this. You know what it's like growing up related to you? All you hear is Sidney this, Sidney that, Sidney, Sidney...You were always so fucking special. Now it's my turn.

Jill Roberts / Scene 25

C'mon, baby, let's do this old school, like Billy and Stu. It's a remake, baby. No, it's a sequel. It's a remake, sequel, remake, sequel, sister, daughter, sequel...

Charlie Walker / Scene 25

Please let Sidney know it's imperative that she not leave town and to illustrate this I'm going to kill her assistant.

Ghost Face / Scene 13

You be cool. I don't want any bullshit drama. You upset Jill and you're out of here.

Kirby Reed / Scene 17

I gotta warn you. For the rest of your life, they're never gonna leave you alone.

Dewey Riley / Scene 26

Oh God, I love it. I've seen this movie five times. It gets me every time.

Jenny / Scene 5

No horror. Please? I beg you guys. Can we watch a comedy or something?

Jill Roberts / Scene 16

Oh my God, help me. He's trying to kill me. He killed Sidney... Help.

Jill Roberts / Scene 25

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