Scream: The TV Series (2015)
A slasher drama that transplants the iconic Scream franchise to television, trapping Lakewood's teenagers in a deadly game of secrets and survival.
Scream: The TV Series - Series Information
- Original Title: Scream: The TV Series
- First Air Year: 2015
- Last Air Year: 2019
- Created by: Jill E. Blotevogel, Dan Dworkin et al.
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama, Crime, Mystery
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 43 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 3
- Number of Episodes: 29
- Status: Canceled
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: June 30, 2015 (United States - NR), June 30, 2015 (United Kingdom - 18), June 30, 2015 (Brazil - 14)
- Networks: MTV, VH1
- Production Companies: Dimension Television, DIGA Studios, Dimension Films
- Production Countries: United States of America
- Alternative Titles: Çığlık (TR), Pânico: A Série (BR), Scream: Resurrection (US), Frissons : La Série (CA), Sikoly A Sorozat (HU), צעקה: הסדרה (IL)
Scream: The TV Series - Plot
What starts as a YouTube video going viral, soon leads to problems for the teenagers of Lakewood and serves as the catalyst for a murder that opens up a window to the town's troubled past. Everyone has secrets. Everyone tells lies. Everyone is fair game.
Scream: The TV Series - Trailer
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Scream: The TV Series - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Jill E. Blotevogel
- Dan Dworkin
- Jay Beattie
Main Cast
- Willa Fitzgerald
- Bex Taylor-Klaus
- Carlson Young
- John Karna
- Amadeus Serafini
- Tracy Middendorf
- Mike Vaughn
- Santiago Segura
- Kiana Ledé
- Tom Maden
Writers
- Jill E. Blotevogel
- Meredith Glynn
- Erin Maher
- Brett Matthews
- Jaime Paglia
Executive Producers
- Wes Craven
- Cathy Konrad
- Shakim Compere
- Yaneley Arty
- Brett Matthews
Scream: The TV Series - FAQs
Where can you stream Scream: The TV Series?
Scream: The TV Series is available to purchase digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It is not currently included in any major subscription streaming service, so purchasing individual episodes or full seasons is the primary viewing option.
Is Scream: The TV Series based on the movies?
Yes, the series is inspired by the Scream film franchise created by Wes Craven and Kevin Williamson. It reimagines the slasher concept for a television format, introducing an entirely new cast of characters and a fresh storyline set in the fictional town of Lakewood, rather than directly adapting the films.
Who are the main actors in Scream: The TV Series?
The principal cast includes Willa Fitzgerald as Emma Duvall, Bex Taylor-Klaus as Audrey Jensen, Carlson Young as Brooke Maddox, John Karna as Noah Foster, Amadeus Serafini as Kieran Wilcox, Tracy Middendorf as Maggie Duvall, Santiago Segura as Gustavo Acosta, Kiana Ledé as Zoe Vaughn, and Tom Maden as Jake Fitzgerald.
How many seasons does Scream: The TV Series have?
The series ran for three seasons. Season 1 comprised 10 episodes, Season 2 expanded to 13 episodes, and Season 3 — subtitled Resurrection — consisted of 6 episodes. A collection of special episodes is also available. The show was cancelled in 2019 after a total of 29 episodes.
What is Scream: The TV Series about?
Set in the small town of Lakewood, the series follows a group of teenagers drawn into a deadly spiral after a viral YouTube video triggers a new wave of murders. As bodies pile up, the teens uncover the town's buried secrets, discovering that everyone harbors lies and no one is truly safe.
Was Wes Craven involved in Scream: The TV Series?
Yes, Wes Craven, the director behind the original Scream films, served as an executive producer on the television series. His involvement helped maintain a creative link to the source material. Craven passed away in August 2015, shortly after the first season premiered on MTV.
When did Scream: The TV Series first air?
Scream: The TV Series premiered on June 30, 2015, on MTV in the United States. The series ran until 2019, concluding with its third season, titled Resurrection, which aired on VH1 rather than MTV, marking a network shift for the show's final chapter.
Why did Season 3 of Scream air on VH1?
Season 3, subtitled Resurrection, moved from MTV to VH1 and featured an entirely new cast and setting, functioning almost as a standalone reboot. The network shift was part of a creative overhaul by the producers, who introduced new characters and a different storyline disconnected from the Lakewood narrative of the first two seasons.
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