In convoluted ‘Scream 7,’ Neve Campbell is back, but the fun isn’t

It’s disappointing to say this, especially since “Scream 7” marks the directorial debut of Kevin Williamson, who wrote the brilliant original “Scream” in 1996. That first film was smart, funny, and cleverly played with horror movie clichés. You could even say that director Wes Craven originally created Ghostface to replace an older villain from his past – Freddy Krueger – after Krueger had appeared in eight films, most of which weren’t very good. But now that Ghostface has become a symbol of uninspired sequels, the question is: who will take down him?

‘The Gray House’ is inspired by Civil War history but isn’t itself inspiring

Let’s be honest, this isn’t the first historical movie to take liberties with the truth to make things more dramatic. I’ve learned to just go with it – if I’m not constantly fact-checking and worrying about what really happened or who’s a real person versus a fictional one, I usually have a good time. But if historical accuracy is important to you, I’d recommend checking out Gerri Willis’ 2025 book, “Lincoln’s Lady Spymaster.” It dives into the true story of an abolitionist who was a key player during the Civil War.