In Scream 8, Ghostface has become more than a masked killer. Using the tools of the digital age—AI, deepfakes, social media, and the omnipresence of online surveillance—he manipulates society itself. Old Ghostface voices, sampled from his past murders, are used to torment Sidney, her daughter Tatum along with Sam, Tara, and others. Their devices, smart homes, cars, and general privacy infiltrated and used against them
With the evolution of AI technology, Ghostface has tapped into society’s fear and frustration, exploiting the ever-growing divide between public obedience and digital rebellion. By framing his attacks as a “call to wake up” against corruption, corporate greed, and invasive technology, he convinces some people that his actions are justified—encouraging protests, vigilantism, and illegal acts, all while broadcasting them online to spread fear and chaos. Those who follow him believe they are part of a righteous movement, even as the body count rises. Sidney must gather everyone she trusts as they fight one last time in the final showdown against the mastermind of all the Ghostfaces. But who is the killer this time?
