Scream 2 (1997)
A college campus becomes a bloody playground where witty horror satire meets relentless suspense.
Two years after the Woodsboro murders, Sidney Prescott acclimates to college life while someone donning the Ghostface costume begins a new string of killings.
How intense is Scream 2?
Scream 2 is properly scary, with graphic gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. The humor runs dry and dark. Rated R.
What Scream 2 feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittycampy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- dry and witty, dark and satirical
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Scream 2
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Scream 2 for you?
Is Scream 2 scary?
Yes, properly. Scream 2 is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Scream 2 gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Scream 2 sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Scream 2 OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 2, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Scream 2?
Scream 2 runs 2h.
Where can I stream Scream 2?
Scream 2 is streaming on Paramount+, Starz and Hoopla.
Does Scream 2 have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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