Rialto Theatre

The Rialto Theatre was used for the exterior shots of the Stab movie screening in Scream 2. Though it no longer operates as a full-time cinema, its vintage charm has made it a sought-after filming location.

Fun Facts:

• The Rialto Theatre first opened its doors in 1925 and is considered a historic landmark in South Pasadena.
• It has appeared in several iconic productions, including the Oscar-winning La La Land (2016) and Michael Jackson’s legendary Thriller music video.

Rialto Theatre, 1023 Fair Oaks Avenue, South Pasadena, California.

Rialto Theatre (Interior)

The interior scenes of the Stab screening were shot at the Vista Theatre, providing the backdrop for the infamous opening kill.

Fun Fact:

• The Vista Theatre is owned by none other than Quentin Tarantino, who has called it his favorite place to watch films.

Vista Theatre, 4473 Sunset Drive, Los Feliz, California.

Stab House

The luxurious beachside mansion where the Stab party unfolds. The property has been featured in other productions, thanks to its stunning ocean views and iconic California architecture.

5730 Busch Drive, Malibu, California.

Windsor College

Agnes Scott College was transformed into Windsor College, where Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) tries to move on from the events of Scream.

Fun Facts:

• Agnes Scott College is a women’s liberal arts school founded in 1889.
• Its Gothic architecture has made it a sought-after location for films, including The Blind Side (2009), The Internship (2013) and Kevin Williamson’s The Following.

Agnes Scott College, 141 E College Ave, Decatur, Georgia.

Omega Beta Zeta Sorority House

The location where Cici Cooper (Sarah Michelle Gellar) bites the dust, in one of the most memorable scenes of Scream 2.

Fun Fact:

• The house is a private residence but has a history of being used for films and TV shows, like Matilda (1996) and Catch Me If You Can (2002), due to its classic suburban aesthetic.

2186 East Crary Street, Altadena, California.

Delta Lambda Zeta Sorority House

Another sorority house where Ghostface strikes, delivering one of his eerie “Hello, Sidney” moments.

350 South Grand Avenue, Pasadena, California.

Coffeehouse

The campus coffee shop where students casually discuss murder.

Kerckhoff Coffeehouse (Kerckhoff Hall, Level 2, UCLA), 308 Westwood Plaza, Westwood, California.

Police Station

A set built at Lindsey Studios Warren Entertainment, now permanently closed.

25241 Avenue Stanford, Valencia, California.

Windsor Film School

The setting for one of the most suspenseful sequences in Scream 2, where Gale Weathers (Courteney Cox) deliver an edge-of-your-seat chase scene through the film school’s soundproof editing rooms. The film class scene, initially filmed at Agnes Scott College’s Winter Theatre, was reshot at UCLA to feature more of Sarah Michelle Gellar. The film class scene is rumored to have been filmed in Moore 1003, Moore Hall.

Humanities Building (A51, UCLA), 415 Portola Plaza, Westwood, Los Angeles, California.
Moore 1003 (Moore Hall, UCLA), 2043 Portola Plaza, Westwood, Los Angeles, California.

Car crash scene

The tense car crash sequence was filmed here, marking one of the movie’s most nerve-wracking moments. Pasadena’s tree-lined streets have been featured in numerous films, including Halloween (1978).

Green Street between South Los Robles Avenue and Madison Avenue, Pasadena, California.

Windsor College Theatre (Exterior)

The exterior where Sidney performs her dramatic role in the Cassandra production.

Kerckhoff Hall (UCLA), 308 Westwood Plaza, Westwood, Los Angeles, California.

Windsor College Theatre (Interior)

The location for Sidney’s gripping stage performance and the film’s climactic third act.

Variety Arts Theatre, 940 South Figueroa Street, Downtown Los Angeles, California.