Yahoo Movies has unveiled a new poster for Scream 4! Given their close relationship with The Weinstein Company—frequently releasing exclusive content from the distributor—it’s safe to say this is now the official poster for the much-anticipated film.
But let’s be honest… While we didn’t outright hate it, quoting Tim Wagstaff from Ghostface.co.uk, “it felt fan-made.” The design heavily borrows elements from the Scream 3 teaser poster released over a decade ago, making it feel less like a fresh, original concept and more like a rehash of past materials.
We’re now holding out for the second official poster, which Fun World’s R.J. Torbert teased on his Twitter a few weeks ago. Fingers crossed the design team leans into Scream 4’s tagline: “New Decade. New Rules.” Because new rules should also mean new designs, right? Pretty please!
Debunking Rumors
Our reader Brett Vickerman astutely pointed out that the “4” in the title looks strikingly similar to a fan-made artwork. Adding to the confusion, Ghostface.co.uk noticed some strange details in the credits section: Cathy Konrad, who parted ways with the franchise, is listed, and Ehren Krueger is credited as the first Executive Producer. Was this truly official—or just a clever fan edit?
Update: Wes Craven himself has confirmed the poster’s authenticity. However, many fans—including us—are left scratching their heads, asking, “When did The Weinstein Company start recycling fan art?”
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