Collector's Corner with Jimmy Star - Scream 7
5 min
•Mar 14, 2026about 1 month agoSummary
Jimmy Starr reviews Scream 7, the latest installment in the horror franchise, discussing its cast, plot, and cultural impact. He showcases a rare 12-inch Ghostface action figure that speaks five iconic lines from the film.
Insights
- Scream 7 achieved the biggest opening of any Scream film, indicating strong franchise revival and audience appetite for legacy horror sequels
- The film successfully balances nostalgia by bringing back original cast members (Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox, David Arquette) with new talent, suggesting a winning formula for legacy franchises
- Collectible merchandise tied to major film releases remains a valuable and sought-after category, with rare action figures commanding collector interest
- Horror franchises continue to thrive as theatrical releases, contradicting streaming-only trends in other genres
Trends
Legacy horror franchises leveraging original cast returns to drive box office performanceCollectible action figures as premium merchandise tied to major film releasesScream franchise revival through multi-generational casting (original stars and their on-screen children)Horror genre maintaining strong theatrical box office performanceNostalgia-driven entertainment driving audience engagement across demographics
Topics
Scream 7 film review and box office performanceHorror franchise legacy and revival strategiesCollectible action figures and merchandiseCast ensemble and character continuityTheatrical horror releasesGhostface killer character evolutionFilm trailer analysisCollector's items and rare merchandise
People
Neve Campbell
Original Scream franchise star returning in Scream 7 as Sydney Prescott
Courtney Cox
Original Scream franchise star returning in Scream 7
David Arquette
Returns to Scream 7 reprising his role as Dewey
Matthew Lillard
Brought back to Scream 7 cast
Laurie Metcalf
Returns to Scream 7; previously played the killer in Scream 2
Isabel Mayplay
Plays Neve Campbell's daughter in Scream 7
Jasmine Savoy Brown
Cast member in Scream 7
Mason Gooding
Appears in Scream 7; was in Scream 5 and 6
Joel McHale
Cast member in Scream 7
Lee Waddell
Played Ghostface in the first Scream film; previously interviewed on Jimmy Star Show
Jeff Brockton
Played Ghostface in Scream 3; previously interviewed on Jimmy Star Show with Ron Russell
Quotes
"Scream 7 brings back lots of people from different Scream movies. We still have Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox... they bring back Matthew Lillard, they bring Mark Consuelos is in it, Ethan Embry is in it."
Jimmy Starr
"The film is a lot of fun. It puts the whole franchise back on target. I think you guys, if you haven't seen it and you're a Scream fan, you should definitely go see it."
Jimmy Starr
"I love the Scream movies, you guys. I think they're so much fun."
Jimmy Starr
"Did you miss me? I've got one question for you. What's your favorite scary movie?"
Ghostface action figure
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