Neve Campbell's Disappointment with Scream 5: What Went Wrong?

Neve Campbell was reportedly dissatisfied with Scream 5, despite its success in revamping the horror franchise. Since its debut in 1996, the Scream movies have been a major player in the horror genre, but the series is currently facing some challenges.

The casting controversy surrounding the upcoming Scream 7 has sparked major attention, with the previous stars now speaking out about what they disliked in the previous films, including Neve Campbell, who played Sidney Prescott, the final girl in the Scream series, sharing her thoughts on the 2022 film Scream 5.

Neve Campbell hated Dewey’s death on Scream 5

Sherriff Dewey’s death in Scream 5 was certainly a shocking moment, as David Arquette’s character had already been able to survive four previous movies.

Neve Campbell expressed her disappointment with the decision to kill off Dewey during an appearance at Monster-Mania Con. She stated that while she doesn't usually criticize the writing in these projects, she was really sad about the character's death and felt that everyone loved him and was saddened by his departure. She expressed a desire to see more of the character.

Her acknowledgment of Dewey’s influence is undeniably accurate. Originally slated to be killed off in the first Scream film, his character’s survival through three more encounters with death speaks volumes about his popularity. That’s what made it all the more devastating when Ghostface finally caught up to him. Watch the unforgettable scene below:

In addition, it demonstrated that nobody was immune, not even long-standing characters. This ultimately paved the way for the introduction of new characters in Scream 6, although as mentioned earlier, things are not going smoothly in that aspect.

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Editor's P/S

As a fan of the Scream franchise, I was excited to see the return of Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott in Scream 5. However, I was disappointed with the way her character was handled in the film. Dewey's death was a major shock, and it felt like a disservice to a character who had been a part of the franchise since the beginning.

I understand that the filmmakers wanted to shake things up and introduce new characters, but I think they could have done so without killing off Dewey. His death felt unnecessary and gratuitous, and it took away from the impact of the film's climax. I also think it was a mistake to kill off Dewey in such a brutal way. His death was so graphic and violent that it was difficult to watch, and it left a bad taste in my mouth.