In Scream 3 (2000), Sidney Prescott lives in seclusion, haunted by her past encounters with Ghostface. Meanwhile, in Hollywood, the cast of Stab 3βa movie based on Sidneyβs lifeβfaces real horror when a new Ghostface killer starts murdering them one by one. Detective Mark Kincaid investigates the brutal killings, while Sidneyβs old friends, Gale Weathers and Dewey Riley, reunite to uncover the truth behind the murders. The killer leaves mysterious clues connected to Sidneyβs mother, Maureen Prescott, hinting at dark secrets from her past.
Sidney is drawn out of hiding when she learns about the murders. She joins Gale and Dewey in Hollywood, determined to stop the killer. As the trio digs deeper, they uncover a conspiracy linked to Maureenβs hidden life in the film industry years ago. The killer targets Sidney and her friends with ruthless precision, using personal knowledge to manipulate and terrorize them. Suspicion falls on the cast and crew of Stab 3, as no one can be trusted.
In the intense final showdown, Sidney confronts the new Ghostface, who reveals a shocking connection to her family. The killer is Roman Bridger, Sidneyβs half-brother, who resents her for having the life he never did. Fueled by jealousy and rage, Roman orchestrated the murders to destroy Sidney. Refusing to be a victim, Sidney fights back fiercely. With help from Gale and Dewey, she defeats Roman, ending his reign of terror. Despite the trauma, Sidney finds peace, leaving the door openβliterally and figurativelyβto a future without fear.
