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MO- Matthew Lillard, who played original Scream killer Stu Macher in 1996, has long championed fan theories that his character survived an electrocution and head trauma, a notion referenced in later films like Scream (2022).
- Scream 7, released in late 2025, features a plot twist where a new killer uses AI to recreate Stu’s likeness for psychological terror against Sidney Prescott, but an alternate ending considered a genuine return was scrapped.
- Lillard’s recent interview praises Scream 7 for fueling the “Stu is alive” legacy, positioning it as setup for his potential comeback in Scream 8 amid ongoing fan excitement and franchise revival efforts.
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