when did scream come out

The original Scream movie came out on December 20, 1996, in the United States.

Quick Scoop: Release Date

• The first Scream (directed by Wes Craven and starring Neve Campbell, Skeet Ulrich, and Drew Barrymore) was released in U.S. theaters on December 20, 1996.

• Fans often point out that the date is unusual for a slasher, since it dropped right in the middle of the Christmas movie season instead of around Halloween.

Extra Context

• The 1996 Scream became a cult classic and is frequently cited in nostalgia posts noting its original December 20, 1996 release anniversary.

• That first film’s success helped revive the slasher genre in the late 1990s and launched the ongoing Scream franchise that continues with new installments decades later.

TL;DR: If you are asking “when did Scream come out,” the answer is December 20, 1996.

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