'What's the point of movie?' Internet wants 'Scream 7' canceled after director Christopher Landon exits project

'Scream 7' has faced challenges after the firing of Melissa Barrera, and Jenna Ortega exiting due to her commitments to 'Wednesday'
PUBLISHED DEC 24, 2023
Director Christopher Landon called 'Scream 7' a 'nightmare' as he exited the project (@thechrislandon, @screammovies/Instagram)
Director Christopher Landon called 'Scream 7' a 'nightmare' as he exited the project (@thechrislandon, @screammovies/Instagram)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The 'Scream' franchise, beloved by cinephiles, is facing unprecedented challenges with its upcoming installment, 'Scream 7', as director Christopher Landon exits, describing the project as a "nightmare."

Troubles began earlier for the franchise, when Melissa Barrera, the star of the fifth and sixth installment in the film series, was dismissed from 'Scream 7' due to controversial social media posts on the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Director Christopher Landon exits the 'Scream 7' movie (thechrislandon/Instagram)
Director Christopher Landon has exited the horror saga 'Scream 7' (@thechrislandon/Instagram)

Director Landon's departure has evoked a strong response on social media, with many users expressing their concerns and advocating for the cancellation of the film in light of the numerous setbacks it has encountered.

'Scream 7' in turmoil after director Christopher Landon exits project

In a recent tweet on the X, @PopBase reported, "‘Scream 7’ has now lost its director as he has resigned from the movie following Melissa Barrera’s firing and Jenna Ortega’s exit."



 

Director Landon officially announced his departure from the 'Scream 7' project in a tweet, stating, "I guess now is as good a time as any to announce I formally exited Scream 7 weeks ago. This will disappoint some and delight others. It was a dream job that turned into a nightmare. And my heart did break for everyone involved. Everyone. But it’s time to move on. I have nothing."



 

Continuing in another tweet, he added, "More to add to the conversation other than I hope Wes’ legacy thrives and lifts above the din of a divided world. What he and Kevin created is something amazing and I was honored to have even the briefest moment basking in their glow."



 

'Scream 7' has faced challenges with major cast members like Barrera being fired, and co-star Jenna Ortega exiting due to her commitments to 'Wednesday' Season 2.

According to Variety, after Barrera's firing, Landon expressed on X, “Everything sucks. Stop yelling. This was not my decision to make.” The post has since been deleted.

Social media users assert that 'Scream 7' should be canceled

As soon as director Landon exited 'Scream 7', a user commented, "Cancel the Damn movie at this point"



 

A user shared a GIF mocking 'Scream 7's' production house Spyglass' decisions and wrote, "They really ruined their own franchise by simply not choosing to not do the right thing.."



 

A user agreed with Landon's decision to exit the project and wrote, "I would too, how are you gonna make the next instalment without the lead actress."



 

Another user shared their frustration with Spyglass' decision to continue the project and wrote, "Honestly what's the point of the moviee???? 3 big people have left, there's literally no point for y'all to continue it"



 

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