Woodsboro is a fictional small town in California, primarily known as the setting for the popular horror film franchise, Scream. The town is characterized by its quaint atmosphere, featuring a mix of suburban homes and local businesses, which contrasts sharply with the horror events that unfold in the films. In the Scream series, Woodsboro becomes infamous for a series of murders committed by a masked killer known as Ghostface. The town's residents, including characters like Sidney Prescott and Dewey Riley, face the challenges of surviving and uncovering the identity of the killer, making Woodsboro a central location for suspense and drama in the storyline.