Horror fans, sharpen your knives and your wit—Scream 7 has officially started filming! Cue the dramatic music and Ghostface memes, because director Kevin Williamson couldn’t resist spilling the tea on Instagram.
On Tuesday (January 7), Kevin shared a behind-the-scenes photo of the first slate from day one of filming, basically screaming, “I know I wasn’t supposed to tell anyone, but LOOK AT THIS COOL THING I DID!” His caption read like a heartfelt diary entry, but also a low-key confession that Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Media might just send Ghostface after him for oversharing.
ICYMI, Kevin Williamson is kind of the Scream OG. He wrote the scripts for Scream 1, 2, and 4, making him the mastermind behind Ghostface’s iconic phone calls and “I’m in the house” shenanigans. But this time, he’s not just writing; he’s directing. That’s right—Kevin has officially upgraded to the captain’s chair, and we’re all living for it.
In his Instagram post, Kevin gushed:
“I’m not supposed to post about Scream and I hope @spyglassmediagr and @paramountpics will forgive me, but when you have one of the best days of your life, it’s really hard to keep it to yourself.”
Translation: “Sorry, not sorry.”
He continued:
“What an extraordinary day I had working with an amazing and talented cast and crew. They brought their ‘A’ game and had my back every step of the way. I’m so very grateful for this opportunity and to Wes Craven, who was on my mind through it all. The profound impact he has had on my life and career is endless. What a day! I can’t wait for tomorrow! #Scream7”
Cue all the warm fuzzies and spooky vibes. Kevin’s touching nod to Wes Craven, the late, legendary director of the original Scream films, reminded fans that this franchise is still rooted in horror royalty.
But wait, it gets better. New cast member Celeste O’Connor slid into the comments section to sprinkle some extra positivity:
“Congratulations on such a fantastic first day!! I’m so proud of us :’)”
Fans are already theorizing what’s in store for Scream 7. Will Ghostface go digital with a killer TikTok account? Will the gang finally figure out that answering anonymous calls is never a good idea? One thing’s for sure: Kevin Williamson is steering this ship with the energy of a proud parent showing off their kid’s first art project—and we are so here for it.
Stay tuned for more updates as filming continues, and remember: never trust a phone call that starts with, “What’s your favorite scary movie?”
