Bloody Disgusting reported that "Scream 7" is actively in the works over at Paramount Pictures and Spyglass. While plot details on the seventh outing are slim, the outlet says that the Radio Silence team was eager to bring the film to life. (After all, a "Scream 7" would complete their trilogy.) However, their attention has been captured by their mysterious Universal Monster movie. Seeing as "Scream" is nearly a billion-dollar franchise, it makes sense that Paramount Pictures wants to move forward with a seventh entry as soon as possible.
With Radio Silence occupied with another project, Paramount seems to be interested in working with Christopher Landon. A veteran of the horror genre, Landon directed the severely underrated "Happy Death Day" duo of films that manage to balance conventional slasher thrills with hilarious moments of sincerity and self-awareness. Take a look at Landon's CV (which includes flicks like the actually good "Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones" and the horror-comedy "Freaky") and fans can see why the creative is such a compelling choice for "Scream 7."
With Landon on board, it's possible that "Scream 7" could lean even more into the self-aware nature of the franchise. While the Radio Silence team never shied away from this component with "Scream" and "VI," their sequels were far grittier and gnarlier than Craven's flicks. After having helmed the hilarious "Happy Death Day" films and 2020's "Freaky," could Landon make "Scream 7" a genuine laugh-riot? After "Scream VI" proved to be the most dour and gory Ghostface outing, it could be a welcomed change.
