Spoiler Specials: Scream (2022)

Published: Feb. 4, 2022, 8 a.m.

On this week\u2019s Spoiler Specials, Slate staffers Jeffrey Bloomer, Sam Adams, and Josh Levin spoil the latest Scream movie.\xa0\nAfter high-schooler Tara Carpenter (Jenna Ortega) is attacked and hospitalized by Ghostface, her estranged sister Sam (Melissa Barrera) comes back to town with her boyfriend Ritchie (Jack Quaid). The reunion causes a surprising family secret to be revealed. More mayhem ensues as old characters return to the Scream fold. Who is the new Ghostface\u2014and is this franchise dead?\nCORRECTION: After this episode was taped, Jeffrey Bloomer realized that he had misspoken about the familial connections of a key character in Scream 4: That person was Sidney\u2019s cousin, not her niece.\nYou can read Bloomer\u2019s review of the movie here.\nNote: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.\nEmail us at spoilers@slate.com.\nPodcast production by Jasmine Ellis.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices