Ice Nine Kills have stepped into the Scream universe — this time on the official soundtrack for Scream 7.
Their new track, “Twisting the Knife,” was written specifically for the film and arrives with a music video that folds the band into the franchise’s meta framework. Mckenna Grace appears alongside them, Roger L. Jackson once again voices Ghostface, and David Arquette even shows up as… himself.
Long Overdue
Spencer Charnas — founder and lead vocalist of Ice Nine Kills — has frequently cited Scream as a major influence. The film’s blend of irony and violence aligns closely with the sensibilities that would later define the band’s horror-centric identity. Much of Ice Nine Kills’ catalog is built around cinematic storytelling, making this collaboration feel organic rather than incidental.
“Twisting the Knife” blends the band’s theatrical metalcore style with tonal nods to Marco Beltrami’s atmospheric score. The result stays recognizably INK while acknowledging the musical language of the franchise.
Mckenna Grace Steps Into the Sound
Grace, who stars in Scream 7, brings a different texture to the track. Known primarily for her acting work, she leans into a darker vocal performance here. Her presence reinforces the film’s emotional throughline rather than distracting from it.
The collaboration feels structured rather than novelty-driven. It connects the film’s cast with a band that has long operated within horror’s visual and narrative codes.
A Video That Extends Both Universes
The music video integrates Ghostface directly into Ice Nine Kills’ ongoing horror narrative. Roger L. Jackson’s return anchors it firmly in Scream continuity, while the band’s established aesthetic keeps it cohesive with their previous releases.
David Arquette also appears in the after-movie segment, playing himself — a choice that mirrors the franchise’s long-standing comfort with self-reference without overplaying it.
“Twisting the Knife” is overtly dramatic, but it understands the tone it’s working within. That balance has always been central to Scream.
If this track is any indication of the film’s energy, Scream 7 is leaning confidently into spectacle.
“Like Mother, Like Daughter” Featurette
Paramount also released a new Scream 7 featurette titled “Like Mother, Like Daughter.” The piece centers on Sidney (Neve Campbell) and Tatum Evans (Isabel May), framing their relationship as both generational and reflective.
Rather than positioning Sidney solely as a survivor, the featurette emphasizes legacy — how experience shapes the next chapter.
Ghostface Goes Collectible
CultureFly expanded its Ghostface vinyl line with three new releases:
The “Different Places” series drops Ghostface into unexpected settings, leaning into visual contrast rather than parody. The standard Mystery Minis maintain the blind-box appeal collectors expect. The Huggers, meanwhile, translate the character’s silhouette into a compact, display-ready format.
Even in stylized form, the mask remains instantly recognizable — proof that the design still carries weight nearly three decades later.
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