The runtime and age rating have been confirmed for the latest installment in the Scream franchise following a tumultuous run-up to its release.
Scream VII was confirmed back in 2023 following the success of the sixth film, but was hit by a series of delays after lead stars Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega left the project, as well as director Christopher Landon.
In 2024, it was confirmed that Neve Campbell would return to the franchise after not being in Scream VI due to a pay dispute, and that Kevin Williamson would direct.
Ahead of the film’s release on 27th February, it has been revealed that the runtime for Scream VII will be 113 minutes.
It is slightly shorter than Scream VI, which sits at 122, but around the same length as Scream V.
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It has been given an 18 rating for “strong bloody violence” by the BBFC, which hardly seems surprising for one of the most iconic slasher franchises of all time.
Scream VII has faced calls from fans to boycott the film after Barrera was fired by Spyglass following posts on her social media pages about the Israel-Palestine conflict.
At the time, Spyglass said in a statement that the company has “zero tolerance for antisemitism or the incitement of hate in any form, including false references to genocide, ethnic cleansing, Holocaust distortion or anything that flagrantly crosses the line into hate speech.”
Following her exit, Barrera wrote on her Instagram Stories: “First and foremost I condemn antisemitism and Islamophobia. I condemn hate and prejudice of any kind against any group of people.
“As a Latina, a proud Mexicana, I feel the responsibility of having a platform that allows me the privilege of being heard, and therefore I have tried to use it to raise awareness about issues I care about and to lend my voice to those in need.
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“Every person on this earth … deserves equal human rights, dignity and, of course, freedom. I believe a group of people are NOT their leadership, and that no governing body should be above criticism.
“I pray day and night for no more deaths, for no more violence, and for peaceful co-existence. I will continue to speak out for those that need it most and continue to advocate for peace and safety, for human rights and freedom. Silence is not an option for me.”
Ortega and Landon left the project shortly after, with the release of Scream VII’s trailer in October last year renewing calls for a boycott.
Campbell isn’t the only star set to return to the franchise, as she will appear alongside the likes of Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Scott Foley, Matthew Lillard, Jasmin Savoy Brown, and Mason Gooding
Newcomers to the cast include Joel McHale, Isabel May, Celeste O’Connor, Asa Germann, Mckenna Grace, Sam Rechner, Michelle Randolph, Jimmy Tatro, Anna Camp, Mark Consuelos and Ethan Embry.
Scream 7 is released in cinemas on 27th February.
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Rebecca is a freelance journalist who specializes in TV and film. After beginning her career as a digital entertainment journalist for the Express & Star and Shropshire Star, she embarked on a freelance career in 2021 contributing to the likes of Metro UK, The Sun, WhatCulture, Screen Rant, FilmHounds Magazine and more.
Her particular field of interest is horror cinema and she has written for genre publications such as Ghouls Magazine and Moving Pictures Film Club.
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