"Scream 4" is a 2011 horror film directed by Wes Craven and is the fourth installment in the Scream franchise. The story takes place ten years after the events of "Scream 3," with the original survivor, Sidney Prescott, returning to her hometown of Woodsboro to promote her new book. However, her arrival coincides with a new series of murders committed by a masked killer known as Ghostface. The film features a mix of returning characters, including Gale Weathers and Dewey Riley, alongside new faces like Emma Roberts and Hayden Panettiere. "Scream 4" explores themes of horror movie tropes and the impact of technology on storytelling, while maintaining the franchise's signature blend of suspense and dark humor.