Rodrigo Kurtz, Graphic Designer & Webmaster
It all began with a teenage obsession in Brazil. After discovering Scream in 1997, I saw in its characters something I had never found so clearly in another film: young people who loved cinema, spoke in references, and understood horror as both entertainment and language. What started in a bedroom filled with VHS tapes, posters, and late-night rewatches eventually became part of my professional life.
My first Scream website was created in Portuguese during the early days of the internet. But in 2011, when Scream 4 went into production, HelloSidney.com was born — initially as a way to practice my English and connect with fans around the world. It quickly became something bigger.
Over the years, the site drew the attention of people deeply connected to the franchise, including Wes Craven, Kevin Williamson, David Arquette, Roger L. Jackson, R.J. Torbert, and many others. That recognition opened the door to opportunities I never could have predicted: contributing to the documentary Scream: The Inside Story, designing the poster that later appeared on the official Scream Trilogy Blu-ray, interviewing cast and filmmakers, visiting key filming locations, and taking part in official promotional campaigns tied to the newer films.
HelloSidney.com has also collaborated with brands and collectors’ companies connected to the franchise, including Handmade by Robots, whose Bloody Ghost Face vinyl sold out in just four hours — and whose HelloSidney-linked figure later appeared in Scream VI. I also had the honor of writing the foreword to the Brazilian edition of Padraic Maroney’s definitive Scream book, published by DarkSide® Books.
Today, HelloSidney.com remains a living archive, news source, and fan space dedicated to the legacy of Scream and Ghostface — built with the same fascination that started it all, and sustained by a global community that still picks up the phone.
For the sixteen-year-old fan who first heard that voice on the other end of the line, it has been one hell of a ride.
The poster I’ve designed for the doc SCREAM: THE INSIDE STORY, that ended up being printed on the official SCREAM TRILOGY BLU-RAY.
Inside Story
Exclusive Interviews
KEVIN WILLIAMSON: A conversation about SCREAM 7. [Read] (03/10/2026)
MICHELE LALIBERTÉ: A dive into the production design of SCREAM VI. [Read] (04/04/2023)
LIANA LIBERATO: Amazing time with the actress of SCREAM VI. [Read] (03/28/2023)
RADIO SILENCE: During the press junket of SCREAM VI. [Read] (03/09/2023)
JASMIN SAVOY BROWN: A conversation with the amazing actress. [Read] (01/07/2022)
MARIANNE MADDALENA: Remembering the saga. [Read]
RADIO SILENCE – PART I: A conversation about Wes Craven, scary movies, and SCREAM (1996). [Read] (07/27/2021)
RADIO SILENCE – PART II: A talk about SCREAM (2022), aka SCREAM 5. [Read] (07/27/2021)
RADIO SILENCE – PART III: A discussion about the cast (alumni and new) and filming during the pandemic. [Read] (07/27/2021)
TORI SPELLING: Scream 2 & Stab. [Read]
I’ll be forever grateful for this unforgettable experience!
— HelloSidney.com (@hello_sidney) November 15, 2020
My life, as a fan, came full circle, tonight!
Thank you millions, @loopedlive #nevecampbell #scream #scream5 #screamreunion pic.twitter.com/6ziJqvTqIP
HS in the media
The Hollywood Reporter: Kevin Williamson Says He Won’t Return to Direct ‘Scream 8’ | Ryan Gajewski. [Read] (03/12/2026)
Bloody Disgusting: ‘Scream’: Directors Tease the “Unique Risks” and Franchise Easter Eggs You’ll Find in Next Year’s New Movie. By John squires. [Read] (08/03/2021)
Smithsonian Mag: How ‘Scream’ Explored the Exploitative Nature of the Nightly News. By Michelle Delgado. [Read] (10/29/2021)
ADWEEK: Messenger, Instagram Movie Mate Lets Fans Scream Along With the Original Scream Film. [Read] (12/20/2021)
Written by Rodrigo Kurtz
Darkblog | Darkside Books: Pânico: Suas referências e seu impacto. [Read] (07/30/2025)
Darkblog | Darkside Books: Entrando em Pânico: De espectador a parte da história. [Read] (09/05/2025)
Horror Archives: Scream Again: How Scream 2 Turned Sequel Cynicism Into Genre Evolution [Read] (07/30/2025)
Special Thanks
This website wouldn’t exist – or wouldn’t be interesting at all – without the support of these fantastic people:
Ashley Bevilacqua Lampton, Anthony Torres, Brendan McWhirk, Brett Vickerman, Charlie Mullen, Derek Hughes, Julio César Shockness, Lito Velasco, Nate Ragon, Mary Olson, Matheus Guimarães, Meggy Blaine, Michael McHoul, R.J. Torbert, Roberto de Carvalho Neto, Tim Wagstaff, and the friends of Paramount Pictures.
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