If you’re a Scream fan, you know how Kevin Williamson drew inspiration from The Gainesville Murders to create his groundbreaking horror masterpiece. Now, he’s bringing a similar formula to TV with a new crime thriller for Fox, as he shared in a recent interview with Collider.
The show revolves around a serial killer who escapes from prison—a former college professor who previously targeted women on a campus. In a chilling twist, Williamson revealed:
“t’s about a serial killer who escapes from prison. He was a college professor, and he killed all of these girls on a college campus, a la The Gainesville Murders, which was the impetus for Scream. He escapes from prison, and you realize that he had internet access, the whole last four years of prison, and he made a few friends while he was there.”
The series blends elements of crime drama with Williamson’s signature emotional storytelling, creating what he calls a hybrid show:
“It’s like 24, but instead of terrorists, it’s serial killers. You’ll be rooting for the FBI agent who is going to bring him down. It’s very emotional, with twists and turns, and the tears where you’re so invested in the characters and then—bam—they die.”
It’s impossible not to draw comparisons between this new premise and the early ideas for the ending of Scream 4. and some of the plot for Scream 3. Both share Williamson’s love for layered narratives, shocking twists, and commentary on human nature. He admitted that the idea for this show for a long time:
“Ever since the first Scream movie, I’ve wanted to do this show.”
Fans may even wonder—could this have been the plot for Scream 5? The idea of a network of killers feels like a natural evolution for the Scream franchise, taking Ghostface’s tactics to a new, terrifying level.
The series has officially been picked up, but casting is still underway. Williamson expressed his excitement:
“I’m very excited, but now I’ve got to make the show.”
With Williamson’s track record, this show promises to be a thrilling, edge-of-your-seat experience for fans of both Scream and crime dramas alike. Do you think this could have worked as the premise for Scream 5? Or does it stand better as its own chilling entity? Let us know your thoughts!
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