Jenna Ortega Didn't Even Know Who Scream 6's Ghostface Was Which Is How These Films Should Be Made

Sometimes in "whodunits," the killer's identity is extremely obvious — leading to an underwhelming viewing experience. As audiences become savvier and learn the rules of horror, the films we see have to adapt and find new ways to scare us. This is crystal clear in this meta, stab-filled series, which took a new approach in the latest addition to the franchise.

"Scream 6" has a lot of hype to live up to after the mysterious and bloody trailers leading up to its release. As Jenna Ortega stated, the cast was kept in the dark, leading to original and riveting performances. She prefaced this revelation by emphasizing the elevated status of the film, with its larger preying ground and brutal kills to match. This is exemplified by a Ghostface whose identity is near impossible to guess, even with their unnerving obsession.

The killer has an entire theater dedicated to past Ghostfaces' props and weapons, piquing the interest of a particular FBI agent and returning fan-favorite Kirby Reed (Hayden Panettiere). This detail means any horror nut we've seen in "Scream" (which is nearly everyone) could be a potential suspect. In that respect, it actually helps the film if over half of it is shot without the cast knowing the big reveal, while possibly thinking it's them in the process.