MTV’s ‘The Unknown Killer’ Episode Recap.
MTV’s Celebrity Deathmatch delivered a bloody (and hilarious) homage to horror fans in the episode titled “The Unknown Murderer,” which aired on February 25, 1999. This iconic episode pitted Scream royalty Neve Campbell against Sarah Michelle Gellar, known for her roles in Scream 2, I Know What You Did Last Summer and Buffy The Vampire Slayer, in an epic battle for the coveted “Scream Queen” title.
Adding a chilling touch of authenticity, the legendary Roger L. Jackson—the voice of Ghost Face—lent his uncredited vocal talents to the episode, enhancing the suspense with his signature, spine-tingling delivery.
Before the final showdown, the episode claimed two other horror icons as victims in true slasher-style fashion. Drew Barrymore, true to her infamous fate in Scream, was the first to meet her end. Jamie Lee Curtis, the genre’s original queen, also fell victim to the carnage, paving the way for the ultimate face-off.
Packed with satirical gore and a tongue-in-cheek nod to the slasher genre, this Celebrity Deathmatch episode celebrated horror’s leading ladies and their enduring legacy with both laughs and screams.
