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The release of the fifth movie in the slasher franchise — simply titled Scream — features the return of the costumed killer Ghostface and a few series favorites who are forced to survive yet another massacre. Fans have jumped back to watch the original series of movies that explored the modern take on the slasher genre that helped reinvigorate the franchise.
Part of the lasting success of the Scream franchise comes from the creativity of Ghostface across the series. This is primarily based on their dark ability to cause so much terror through something as simple as a phone call. There are a number of great quotes from Ghostface that terrified audiences and left a lasting impact on fans over the years.
10 “What’s Your Favorite Scary Movie?”
One of Ghostface’s earliest lines is also one of the franchise’s most memorable, which has been delivered a few different ways over the series. It’s an honest question asked among friends, but Ghostface manages to use it to lower defenses slightly before revealing their dark intent to taunt and terrify their victims before the attack.
The line also references not only the original movie of the title before it was changed to Scream, but also the general take on a slasher occurring in the modern fandom of horror movies. It’s been spoofed and homaged a number of times to cement Ghostface’s most memorable line in pop culture.
9 “Hello Sidney, It’s An Honor.”
The original Scream featured one of the creepiest lines ever delivered in the franchise as Ghostface greets his victim by name with a simple “Hello, Sidney.” The terror caused by that one line was felt by the audiences, though it was given a fitting update with 2022’s Scream.
When series lead Sidney Prescott finds herself once again on the phone with Ghostface, they use it to both throw it back the original line while also showcasing the fandom that has built up around the various massacres in the movie universe. It’s a perfect update to the unforgettable taunt that sets the tone perfectly for the return to the Scream franchise.
8 “You Wish It Was Ted. Don’t Forget To Set The Alarm!”
1992’s Scream 2 explored the rules of a horror movie sequel while bringing fans more of the Ghostface they loved from the original movie. One of the best kills that called back to the original movie’s run through obstacle-laden houses saw Ghostface target a solo sorority girl watching over the campus house for the evening.
Ghostface’s calls usually start out non-threatening, which led Cici to assume it was her boyfriend Ted calling as she checked the house. Ghostface’s reminder to check the alarm was a giveaway to fans that they were already in the house, escalating the tension even further.
7 “I Never Said I Was In YOUR Closet”
The fourth film in the franchise was released in 2011 as Scre4m and featured a return to Woodsboro where the original Ghostface massacre had first occurred. The return of Sidney Prescott kicked off a new round of killings, and Ghostface was especially creative in both their murders and phone conversations.
Ghostface called Sidney’s young cousin Jill while she was talking on the other line with her friend who lived across the street. While Ghostface’s taunts made her think that they were in Jill’s closet, the masked killer instead attacked her friend across the street so both Jill and Sidney could watch. “Welcome home, Sidney. Preview of coming events.”
6 “It’s Always Hard Being Friends With You, Sidney. When You’re Friends With Sidney, You Die!”
Ghostface moved to Hollywood in 2000’s Scream 3, which largely took place on the set of the in-production movie Stab 3, a continuation of the in-movie film series based on the Ghostface murders. Ghostface again targeted Sidney, who refocused his killings around both Sid and her mother, Maureen Prescott.
Ghostface taunted Sidney about all of the friends she lost over the franchise to the masked killer, hoping to get under her skin, but Sidney was able to use it to launch her own attack and show why she’s still a survivor.
5 “You Hang Up On Me Again, I’ll Gut You Like A Fish!”
What seemed like a simple wrong number phone call in the opening of Scream quickly turned serious with the aggressive delivery of a single line that turned everything up to a serious note. It’s a threat coupled with a very visual image that serves to intensify the fear for both the victim and the viewer.
Ghostface’s first victim Casey quickly realized that the mysterious accidental caller could really be a real threat. It showed the creative brutality that became a trademark of Ghostface over the series. It also highlighted the vocal talent of Roger L. Jackson, who voiced Ghostface across the entirety of the franchise.
4 “…If You Want To Be In The Hospital, I’d Be Happy To Put You There In The F#@%!ng Morgue!”
Part of Ghostface’s ability to strike fear in the hearts of his victims was the fact that they were able to stalk them at the same time due to cellular phones, which allowed them to intensify the conversation by revealing key details to let them know they were close.
When Sidney’s recently fired publicist Rebecca attempted to lie about her location when talking to Ghostface, they quickly revealed they knew precisely where she was and what they planned to do to her. “You know Rebecca, it didn’t sound to me like you’re in the hospital. Sounds like you’re in a parking garage. A dark and deserted parking garage.”
3 “I’m Going To Slit Your Eyelids In Half So You Don’t Blink When I Stab You In The Face.”
The Ghostface that threatened both the old generation of survivors along with a new group of teens featured a couple of the recognizable qualities from their predecessors. Both an advanced knowledge of horror movies and brutality were brought to new levels with this quote.
Fans watching the movie were brought back to the “gut you like a fish” quote from the original Scream while carrying it a few steps further to drop more than a few jaws in the theater. It showed fans and the new potential survivors that this Ghostface meant business.
2 “You Should Never Say ‘Who’s There?’ Don’t You Watch Scary Movies? It’s A Death Wish.”
As things escalated with Casey during Ghostface’s first kill in the original Scream, they taunted her over the repeated calls while also ringing the doorbell, and the call revealed that they were close enough to hear her every word.
The quote also highlights Ghostface’s understanding of horror movies and the similar trends that appear throughout the various franchises. The killer mimics the audience’s occasional frustration with the stupid decisions made by characters in horror movies. “You might as well just come out here to investigate a strange noise or something.”
1 “Not This Movie, Sidney.”
The ongoing battle between Sidney Prescott and Ghostface reached another level in 2022’s Scream, which saw the tried-and-tested Sidney standing up over the phone to a new Ghostface’s attempts to instill fear like their predecessors.
Sidney highlights her knowledge of both horror movie rules and the killer’s own usual style by telling Ghostface she’s already seen this movie and survived. However, Ghostface is quick to let her know that she has never seen this movie, setting her and viewers up for the unexpected.
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