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Scream 2 (1997)

โ€œSomeone has taken their love of sequels one step too far.โ€

6.5/10 ยท 4,911 votes 2h 0m r HorrorMystery

#68 of 113 films from 1997 #463 of 1243 in horror

Directed by Wes Craven ยท Written by Kevin Williamson

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Overview

Two years after the Woodsboro murders, Sidney Prescott acclimates to college life while someone donning the Ghostface costume begins a new string of killings.

Cast

Neve Campbellas Sidney Prescott
Courteney Coxas Gale Weathers
David Arquetteas Dewey Riley
Jerry O'Connellas Derek
Elise Nealas Hallie
Jamie Kennedyas Randy Meeks
Timothy Olyphantas Mickey
Laurie Metcalfas Debbie Salt
Sarah Michelle Gellaras Cici
Liev Schreiberas Cotton Weary
Jada Pinkett Smithas Maureen
Omar Eppsas Phil
Duane Martinas Joel
Lewis Arquetteas Chief Hartley

Facts

Release dateDecember 12, 1997
Runtime120 min (2h 0m) โ€” longer as the 1997 average of 109 min
GenresHorror, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$24,000,000
Box office$172,363,301 (7.2ร— budget)
IMDbtt0120082

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Questions

How long is Scream 2?
Scream 2 runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Is Scream 2 worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.5/10 across 4,911 votes, which places it #68 of 113 films released in 1997 in this index (top 41%) and #463 among 1243 horror titles.
Who directed Scream 2?
Scream 2 was directed by Wes Craven. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Scream (1996), A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), Paris Je T'aime (2006).
Who stars in Scream 2?
Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott; Courteney Cox as Gale Weathers; David Arquette as Dewey Riley; Jerry O'Connell as Derek; Elise Neal as Hallie; Jamie Kennedy as Randy Meeks.
What is Scream 2 rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Scream 2?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/18063.

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