TMDb/Scream 7 Movie Scream 7 almost went darker. The original directors reveal their intense, abandoned vision for the horror sequel before leaving the franchise. March 23, 2026 AceShowbiz - Scream 7 nearly took a very different path before its final version was made. Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, who revitalized the franchise with the 2022 legacy sequel and its 2023 follow-up, originally planned a distinct approach for the seventh installment.