“GHOSTFACE” is a prestige horror anthology set within the Scream universe, expanding the mythology of the Woodsboro murders. Each season features a new group of characters in a different American city, haunted by a masked killer inspired by Ghostface. The series masterfully blends meta-commentary, layered mystery, and brutal suspense, exploring how true-crime culture and internet virality have transformed Ghostface into a cultural phenomenon. Created by Davyd Grayson for his streaming platform Showtube, the series honors the legacies of Kevin Williamson and Wes Craven while staying rooted in canon continuity, delving deeper into the franchise’s lore.
Season 1 takes place in Ridgewood, Pennsylvania, in 2024—twenty-five years after a devastating Ghostface massacre. Sixteen-year-old Ethan Bennett grapples with the trauma of his father Jonathan’s near-fatal stabbing during the original spree. When a new murder mimics the past, it's evident that Ghostface has returned, fixating on Ethan. As cryptic messages and staged crime scenes emerge, buried truths from 1999 resurface, challenging Ridgewood's official narrative. With paranoia growing and the patterns of history repeating, Ethan must navigate a perilous game where survival hinges on confronting a legacy that refuses to die. Ghostface is no longer just a killer; it's an idea—one that proves resilient across generations.
