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Kevin Williamson says the Scream movies were inspired by “gay survival”

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With 2021 marking the 25th anniversary of Scream’s original release and an upcoming fifth instalment mere weeks away, Kevin has opened up about what inspired the premise of the franchise.

The first four films follow Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) as she and the people around her are targeted by Ghostface – a crazed serial killer.

Sidney survived all four instalments after successfully facing off against Ghostface, securing her place as one of the best final girls in horror history and being a huge reason for Scream’s ongoing legacy and cult following.

Speaking to The Independent, Kevin said that the character’s strength was inspired by the queer trauma he experienced because of his sexuality. “As a gay kid, I related to the final girl and

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