Scream: How Drew Barrymore’s Opening Scene Nearly Stopped The Film From Being Made

The scene immediately set the film apart from other scary movies of the time, and it helped launch it into the stratosphere of the best horror movies ever.

When Scream premiered in 1996, its now-iconic opening scene, featuring Drew Barrymore as Casey Becker, sent shockwaves through audiences.

However, according to OG Scream cast member Skeet Ulrich, the chilling sequence almost ended production before the film could truly get started.