It has long been expected that Sam Carpenter could be the villain in Scream 6, and a new detail about the film’s Ghostface mask puts her in an even worse position. Although the true identities of Ghostface have typically always been side characters, it remains entirely possible that a main character could be Ghostface in Scream 6, and the film’s marketing is heavily implying that this role will be filled by Sam. News regarding Scream 6‘s Ghostface mask has only made Sam Carpenter seem more guilty, continuing to generate more and more suspicion around her.Sam Carpenter made her Woodsboro debut in Scream 5, where she and her sister Tara were terrorized by two new Ghostface killers. As it turned out, Sam Carpenter is the daughter of Billy Loomis, one of the two Ghostface killers in the original Scream. Billy apparently got Sam’s mother pregnant before being killed, leading to his bloodline being carried on. This was a huge reveal in Scream 5, and it seems like Sam’s tragic story will only be made worse in Scream 6.Related: Why Sidney Isn’t In Scream 6
Scream 6’s Billy Connection Means He Will Still Haunt Sam
Billy Loomis haunts Sam Carpenter throughout the events of Scream 5, appearing as a vision several times in the film. It is made clear that Sam is severely psychologically affected by the legacy of her father, with her constantly living in his shadow, and Scream 6 is preparing to double down on this storyline. It has been revealed that the Ghostface mask in Scream 6 is Billy Loomis’ mask from the original film, explaining why the terrifying face looks so withered and worn. In the Scream 6 trailer, Sam can be seen holding the Ghostface mask, meaning that she will actually come into contact with it throughout the film.
This implies that Sam is now having to face the remnants of Billy Loomis physically, rather than just having visions of her father like in Scream 5. It is not yet known how Billy’s mask is back, but considering that Sam and her friends uncovered it, it seems likely that they could uncover more items connected to the Woodsboro murders. Scream 6 is not only ramping up Billy’s hold on Sam, but also Sam’s willingness to face him head-on.
How Scream Keeps Hinting That Sam Will Become A Villain
With each piece of marketing that releases, it seems more and more likely that Sam Carpenter will be the Scream 6 Ghostface. Trailers show some incredibly suspicious shots of Sam, such as an image where she is covered in blood, as well as the aforementioned shot of her holding the Ghostface mask. The Scream 6 trailers also feature Sam talking about a darkness that lives inside her – something that may come out in the form of murder.
Besides just the trailers, the rest of the Scream 6 marketing materials are hinting that Sam is the killer. One Scream 6 poster is meant to look like a subway map, with each stop featuring the name of one of Ghostface’s victims. Shockingly, every single name leads right back to one person: Samantha Carpenter. Things like this clearly point out that Sam has something to do with Ghostface, potentially hinting that she will be the killer in Scream 6.
Key Release Dates
Scream 6
Release Date:2023-03-10
