Scream Ending's Freddy Krueger Easter Egg Confirmed
Warning: This post contains spoilers for 2022's Scream.
Scream (2022) director Tyler Gillett reveals an Easter egg in the film's finale that pays homage to horror icon Freddy Krueger, the antagonist of the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise. Scream is known for its meta-commentary and salutes to other horror movies, and Scream (2022) is no different with its dissections of modern horror tropes and fandom obsession. The film sees Neve Campbell, David Arquette, and Courteney Cox reprising their roles and joined by new cast members Melissa Barrera, Jack Quaid, Mikey Madison, Dylan Minnette, and Jenna Ortega.
Scream (2022) picks up 25 years after the original Scream, where serial killer Ghostface returns in an effort to draw the old characters back to Woodsboro. It's later revealed in Scream (2022)'s third act that Quaid and Madison's characters are responsible for the murders in an effort to renew interest in the town and get a new installment of the Stab series, a film series within the film based on the crimes. In the end, Quaid's character is stabbed to death, and Madison's character is set on fire before being shot, ending their crime spree.
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When talking to Bloody Disgusting, Gillett mentions that the burn makeup for Madison's character includes a reference to Krueger, who is known for having severe burns on his face. If one looks closely at the burned ear, it appears that the cartilage is fused onto the side of the actor's head, similar to Krueger's design. The designers say they didn't want to make it obvious, but included it as a treat for eagle-eyed fans. Check out the image below:
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