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The Scream series has always been self-conscious, self-referential meta-commentary on slasher films. Scream 7 provides evidence that the franchise has been extended beyond its expiration date. Even with the longtime scribe of the series, Kevin Williamson, serving as the director and writer (again) for the film, and the presence of stalwart actresses Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox returning in more prominent roles, the whole effort feels exhausted. The references don't work, the story is entirely predictable, and many of the kills are eye-rollingly lame. The movie made plenty of money at the box office, but it has not earned another sequel.