Description
While Sidney Prescott lives in safely guarded seclusion, bodies begins dropping around the Hollywood set of Stab 3, the latest movie sequel based on the gruesome Woodsboro killings. And when the escalating terror finally brings her out of hiding, Sidney and other Woodsboro survivors are once again drawn into an insidious game of horror movie mayhem. But just when they thought they knew how to play by the rules, they discover that all the rules have been broken.
Video
Codec: HEVC / H.265
Resolution: Native 4K (2160p)
HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10
Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1
Audio
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
Subtitles
English, English SDH, Spanish
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**Scream 3 (2000) – 4K Ultra HD Movie Review**
Directed by the iconic Wes Craven and penned by Ehren Kruger, “Scream 3” brings back its familiar faces from the earlier films for another round of slasher madness, this time set against the glitzy backdrop of Hollywood. The film sees Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) being lured out of hiding when a new Ghostface killer begins targeting the cast of a movie within a movie, “Stab 3.”
On the technical side, this 4K Ultra HD release offers a pristine viewing experience:
**Video**
– Codec: HEVC / H.265
– Resolution: Native 4K (2160p)
– HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10
– Aspect ratio: 2.35:1 (close to the original aspect ratio of 2.39:1)
**Audio**
– English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
**Subtitles**
– English, English SDH, Spanish
The clarity and richness of the 4K resolution combined with Dolby Vision and HDR10 support make the visual experience truly stand out. The movie’s Hollywood backdrop and its vivid set pieces are displayed in striking detail. Paired with the crisp DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, viewers can immerse themselves fully in the suspense and jump scares, ensuring every scream and whisper is captured with impressive fidelity.
On the narrative front, the film continues to play with meta-commentary, self-awareness, and industry satire, especially poking fun at film trilogies. The ensemble cast, headlined by Campbell, David Arquette, and Courteney Cox Arquette, brings a mix of drama and comedy, and the setting in Hollywood allows for some interesting scenarios and tongue-in-cheek humor.
However, the emphasis on comedy over horror may disappoint fans of the series’ darker roots, with the plot’s “whodunit” aspect tangled within a convoluted narrative. The departure from original screenwriter Kevin Williamson is palpable, with certain character arcs and dialogues not as sharp as previous entries.
Despite its narrative challenges, the visual and audio enhancements of this 4K Ultra HD release make “Scream 3” a treat for fans and home theater enthusiasts alike. While it may not be the series’ shining jewel in terms of story, it’s a visually and audibly impressive release worth adding to any collection.