After part 2, the Scream films started to feel a little safe and predictable and, while there's still some elements of that in this newest "requel", you have to give the filmmakers some props for making a more brutal film with some higher stakes while still peppering the film with some humor. Kevin Williamson's whip smart writing is missed, but at the very least, the film doesn't disrespect the legacy characters of Sidney, Dewey, and Gale.