Along with a high body count in the Scream franchise, the various Ghostface killer(s) also knows how to deliver iconic lines across the series.

In the latest film of the Scream franchise, Ghostface returns to ruin Sidney Prescott's life and say some witty one-liners as well. Over the years of the franchise's popularity, audiences have come to love the iconic lines that come from the iconic horror villain. Ghostface simultaneously balances hilarity with genuine menace in each entry in Scream.

While more teenage victims will die in the next installment of the series, the original characters making their return will know how to battle it out with Ghostface. After all, the originals are probably the only ones who can truly appreciate those one-liners in-universe.

"Welcome Home, Sidney. Preview Of Events Coming."

Olivia Morris marks the third death in Scream 4. When her phone rings after she is killed, Sidney answers it. On the other end is the familiar, distorted voice of Ghostface in a nod to the iconic "Hello, Sidney".

The addition of the ominous statement, which foreshadows the bloody events that are about to unfold in the movie. It also ties into the movie theme that all of the films follow with the mention of a preview or trailer, like in an actual movie. It delves into the meta that the series loves to play with.

"I Only Hear You Too, Sidney."

In Scream 3, this sinister quote comes in a roundabout, somewhat mocking way. When Sidney answers the phone, the voice on the other end repeats what she says twice. Thinking that it is either Gale or Dewey, she tells the person on the line to call her back because she can only hear herself talking.

This is when the voice becomes clear. What makes it such a chilling line is that it shows just how obsessed with Sidney the killer truly is. How Ghostface is willing to use anything against her in his quest to torture Sidney, even her voice.

"When You're Friends With Sid, You Die."

This hair-raising quote from Scream 3 comes about in more of a mocking tone. Speaking with Sidney on the phone, the Ghostface monologue begins with him taunting her about the people she's closest to in life. Needless to say, the killer is also twisting the metaphorical knife as well.

Telling her that it is up to her to save their lives, Sidney begins to question if the events unfolding are even real. In the end, the whole thing is heartbreaking for the final girl. It's a tough moment for a well-loved character who has already been through so much pain.

"If You Want To Be In The Hospital, I'd Be Happy To Put You There."

As one of the few creepy quotes from Ghostface that isn't directed at Sidney, this line is said to Rebecca Walters in Scream 4 after her vehicle alarm is triggered inside a parking garage. As Sidney's publicist and personal assistant, she was fired just moments before the call.

Rebecca claims to be inside the hospital, but the voice on the phone does not believe her. It escalates and escalates until she ends up dying quite horribly. The whole scene builds up amazingly to that death, and that quote is one of the reasons it works so well.

"Don't Forget To Set The Alarm."

If the Scream franchise is known for anything, then it's that there are always multiple cameos from big-name stars. In Scream 2, Sarah Michelle Gellar as Cici Cooper gets taunted by Ghostface in a truly over-the-top scene.

This line was intended to mock her attempts at staying safe, making it even creepier. After all, audiences know that when Ghostface says such things then the killer is probably in the house and waiting to strike. Using that knowledge, the scene brings that scare to even greater heights.

"Never Say 'Who's There?' Don't You Watch Scary Movies?"

From the iconic first Scream film, the first character that Ghostface taunts over the phone is Casey Becker. Not sure what to make of the strange phone call, Casey misses a trick question about the first Friday the 13th movie. After all, it's always Mrs. Vorhees who was the killer, not Jason.

With the wrong question, Ghostface seals Casey's future death. While her boyfriend did die, it's her that has the most brutal and heartbreaking kill in the movie. The line also shows Ghostface's own propensity to look down on others who don't know the horror movie genre like the killer does.

"You Hang Up On Me Again, I'll Gut You Like A Fish."

This line in the call with Casey turns it from slight fun and flirty to straight-up terrifying. After being hung up on and cursed at, Ghostface could no longer maintain the lighthearted conversation. That's the key moment when Casey realizes that she's very much in danger.

The line also turns to somewhat prophetic as Ghostface does, indeed, gut Casey like a fish in her kill. The entire scene and conversation are absolutely iconic, making it one of the best openings in horror movie history while setting up the plot for the Scream franchise as a whole. The 180-turn in Ghostface's demeanor shows that the killer can change from fun to terrifying in a heartbeat.

"I Never Said I Was In Your Closet."

In Scream 4, Kirby Reed is on the phone with a mysterious voice - Ghostface. She doesn't seem to be afraid even after the voice reveals what she and Jill are watching on TV.

She bravely flings opens the closet doors after being told that he is hiding inside. However, no one is found. The line is delivered mockingly to the horror movie buff. At the moment, this is when the friends realize that the killer is next door murdering the neighbor. Not only does the line play with the audience's expectations, but it also does with the right character, who is acting the most as an audience surrogate.

"What's Your Favorite Scary Movie?"

This famous line sets up the entire premise of the Scream franchise, which is very into meta-textual storytelling. In the first call with Casey Becker, Ghostface's iconic line simultaneously nods at previous horror movies while also making it clear that the characters are now in a scary movie. It's an interesting sort of dichotomy that the franchise loves to play with.

This also ties in with many of the parodies - such as Scary Movie - that follow after the success of Scream. In the end, this is Ghostface's most timeless quote, appearing in the sequels and being referenced throughout pop culture as a whole.

"Hello, Sidney."

As the most iconic one-liner in Scream history, this quote packs a punch every time a fan hears it. Used in the trailers, including the Scream (2022) preview, it delivers a bone-chilling feeling that associated with cult classic horror movies.

Since Sidney has been the obsession of every Ghostface serial killer, it signifies to audience members that her plight is not yet over. The moment those words leave the killer's mouth, things in the film are about the get very, very real.

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