In the age of internet leaks and 24/7 set coverage, it’s nearly impossible to keep details hidden from an eager audience—especially for a Scream movie. Yet, despite Scream 4‘s extensive coverage by fans and the eagle-eyed BananaDoc, we’re still scratching our heads trying to piece it all together after watching the trailer.

And that’s the beauty of it.

This level of secrecy is nothing short of masterful. The blend of outdoor sequences and tightly controlled information has left fans speculating about who plays what role—and, more importantly, who’s next in Ghost Face’s kill count.

A Legacy of Secrecy

The Scream franchise has a history of guarding its twists. Back in 1997, Scream 2‘s original script leaked online, revealing Hallie, Derek, and Mrs. Loomis as the killers.* This forced major rewrites, setting a precedent for future installments.

For Scream 3, the production doubled down on security. Scripts were distributed just before filming, and most scenes were shot on closed sets. Now, with Scream 4, the team seems to have taken this craft to another level.

We’re left with unanswered questions, especially regarding the cameos. And that’s where the fun begins—speculating about the roles of the notable duos.

* Note: The Hallie/Derek/Mrs. Loomis version as being the original killers at the ending was later debunked as a dummy script, intentionally leaked by production after the genuine script had already been compromised. This clever misdirection kept some of the real killers under wraps until the film’s release.

Theories on the Trio of Duos

From what we’ve seen, there are three pairs of characters whose fates remain a mystery. Here’s a breakdown:

• The Bluish and the Pinkish: Anna Paquin and Kristen Bell, seemingly the perfect candidates for a Drew Barrymore-style opening sequence—or could they be part of a Stab movie?
• Lucy Hale and Shenae Grimes: A duo cast last minute, their fate remains ambiguous. Shenae shared with TV Guide:“It’s just a cameo I did with Lucy Hale. I grew up on the Scream films… it was pretty wild to have things come full circle like that.”
• Brittany Robertson and Aimee Teegarden: Brittany’s horrified expression in the trailer has fans guessing her role. Could this duo be part of the film’s midpoint carnage?

Place Your Bets!

Will Anna and Kristen meet Ghost Face in the opening? Could Lucy and Shenae be part of a Stab DVD scene? Or are Brittany and Aimee destined for a climactic showdown?

This guessing game is what makes Scream so much fun. The layered storytelling, iconic cameos, and genre-savvy twists have always been its strengths.

With the secrecy surrounding Scream 4, it feels like we’re back in 1997—guessing and theorizing while being masterfully played by Wes Craven and the team.

Who do you think will claim the “Miss Barrymore 2011” title?