With Halloween just days away, attention is turning to the horror films that shaped the genre, and few titles loom larger than 'Scream.' The 1996 slasher, which TMZ.com describes as "hands down one of the most iconic spooky films to hit the big screen," launched a franchise and made household names of its young cast.
A retrospective published by TMZ.com on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 12:01 AM PDT highlights the actors who drove the film's success. Among the featured stars are Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, and Drew Barrymore, all of whom appear in a photo gallery tracking how the cast has changed since the original release.
The timing is notable for local horror fans planning Halloween viewing. 'Scream' remains a staple of the season, and the retrospective offers a chance to revisit the faces that defined the franchise. According to TMZ.com, Campbell, Cox, and Arquette are "just a few of the many greats who made this franchise so popular."
For readers interested in seeing the full cast as they appear now, the gallery is available through TMZ.com's original feature. The outlet's retrospective serves as a timely reminder of the film's enduring cultural footprint as Halloween 2026 approaches.