Our friends over at Scream Thrillogy just dropped an insightful interview with Patrick Lussier, the legendary editor behind Scream 1-3.

Ryan Hills’ conversation with the masterful editor dives deep into the technical and artistic aspects of shaping the franchise, revealing a treasure trove of behind-the-scenes stories that will leave fans stunned. But there was one specific moment—during their discussion about Scream 2’s early development—that shook us to the core.

The Scream 2 That Almost Was

“Yeah, this script needed some work, and I think when Wes had said that to the writer (Kevin Williamson), the writer was very reluctant to make any changes to it, if memory serves, so he was not keen on it. Dimension was talking to Robert Rodriguez about doing Scream 2. […] And it’s funny, in the original cut of Scream 2, Stab is directed by Robert Rodriguez. There was a credit that was removed because Dimension insisted on cutting it.”

Wait—what?!

For a moment, Robert Rodriguez was in talks to take over the sequel before Wes Craven secured the director’s chair once again. And that Stab credit? It was never actually Rodriguez behind the camera, despite long-standing fan belief.

For years, the aesthetic and style of Stab’s infamous opening sequence led many to assume Rodriguez had directed it—after all, it had his signature high-energy, over-the-top Grindhouse feel.

But, according to Lussier, that was never the case.

A Tribute Between Masters

Lussier revealed that Craven had intentionally credited Rodriguez as a nod to the filmmaker’s integrity and loyalty.

“It was more Wes’s nod to Robert for saying, ‘If Wes wants to direct Scream 2, I don’t want to be involved. This was Wes’s movie, he should be the one to do it.’ So, because Robert was a mensch and Wes always really appreciated that, that was the main reason for that.”

This moment of mutual respect between two horror icons makes Stab feel even more special to watch. And if you’re wondering where that lost credit finally surfaced? Scream 4—where it was restored at last.

The Lost Stab Footage: Is It Still Out There?

The Stab sequences from Scream 2 are rumored to still exist in full—locked away somewhere in a storage unit in San Fernando Valley.

(Please, horror gods, never let it get moldy!)

Lussier describes how he and Wes Craven built the sequence, crafting its unique, immersive perspective that made the opening of Scream 2 so gut-wrenching.

“When you go through the crowd, you’re wider, and you’re seeing it with more distance—you’re one step removed from the audience, when you’re going from the audience and from Omar (Epps), but when you’re going from Jada (Pinkett Smith) to Stab, you’re actually connecting directly from victim to victim. It gives you a direct link between those two characters. That’s, again, Wes’ process of wanting to feel that emotional, visual experience, but it’s also incredibly well thought out. None of it’s by accident.”

Craven’s meticulous approach to horror storytelling shines in these moments. Every camera move, every edit—it’s designed to maximize the emotional impact on the audience.

The Return of Stab in Scream 5

And here’s where things get even more exciting…

Sources have revealed to HelloSidney.com that Stab will reportedly be used again in Scream 5—with never-before-seen footage making its way into the movie.

What could this mean? A new flashback? An extended Stab sequence? A deeper dive into the fictional horror franchise that has captivated Scream fans for years?

One thing is for sure: Get ready for the return of Ghostface, both in reality and fiction.

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