This time around, seeing who is under the Ghostface mask wreaking havoc is very rewarding. It is most certainly a whodunit like the original, with that classic “who’s under the mask?” mystery element along with many red herrings and tension building. The movie does a great job at keeping you engaged and guessing.
Of course, subtle hints are dropped that eagle eyed viewers will catch or repeat viewings will provide. The killer’s motive actually makes a lot of sense from their standpoint and the reveal is very creative. It definitely is a reveal that serves rewatches very well. The ending Ghostface de-masking sequence is done very well and has some very strong acting.
The Ghostface chase and big action scenes are very well done. Once again, they take what worked in the original and follow it up with grand set pieces and the action. When Ghostface is calling, stalking, and chasing victims, you feel anxious and root for them to hopefully get away.
The acting is great. The legacy cast play their roles so well and it is apparent they knew much more about their characters this time around from doing the original.
The score and soundtrack are great. Marco Beltrami’s score adds so much to these films. The music feels uniquely Scream and compliments the scenes, adding to the tone of both the film and the franchise.
This is a sequel that any Scream or horror fan should revisit, especially if you have not seen it in a while and want a refresher before Scream 5 comes out January 14th! Scream 2 is available to stream on Amazon Prime, Peacock, AMC, and Vudu.