Here’s What The Stars Of The "Scream" Movies Have Worn On The Red Carpet Over The Years

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As of last month, the Scream movies have officially been around for over 25 years now, which means 25 years of Hollywood premieres. Even the cast of the new movie managed to hit the red carpet during a press day, despite the premiere being derailed by Omicron.

Seeing the cast all dolled up on the red carpet had us feeling nostalgic, so we went back to see what Neve Campbell, David Arquette, Courteney Cox, and the other stars of the first four movies wore to the premieres. (Warning: Some of these looks are a bit chaotic — looking at you, Skeet Ulrich!)

Warning: Spoilers about the "Scream" films below!

First up, let's take a look at the stars at the original Scream's 1996 premiere in Los Angeles.

Neve Campbell, who played final girl Sidney Prescott.

Neve Campbell in a dark blue gown and sheer shawl
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Courteney Cox and David Arquette, aka newscaster (not meteorologist) Gale Weathers and Deputy Dwight "Dewey" Riley.

Courteney Cox in a long-sleeved gray dress and David Arquette in a black suit with white trim
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Skeet Ulrich, who played Sidney's "bubble-butt boyfriend" Billy Loomis — and one-half of the original Scream's murderous duo.

Skeet Ulrich in a bucket hat and black suit and white shirt with a giant collar
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Matthew Lillard, whose character Stu Macher gave in to peer pressure and became Billy's accomplice.

Matthew Lillard in a black suit and a gray shirt with a large collar
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Rose McGowan, who played Tatum Riley, Sidney's best friend, Stu's girlfriend, and unfortunate garage door victim.

Rose McGowan in a black button-up top with a deep vee
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Jamie Kennedy, whose character Randy Meeks, Woodsboro's resident horror film expert, explained The Rules to us in not one but three Scream movies.

Jamie Kennedy in a black suit with a light yellow-green collared shirt
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Director Wes Craven (RIP), who cameo'd as Fred the Janitor — complete with a brown hat and red and green striped sweater.

Wes Craven in a black suit with a blue shirt and black tie
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And here's Matthew, Skeet, and Neve looking a lot happier than they did at the end of the movie.

Matthew Lillard, Skeet Ulrich, and Neve Campbell happily sitting at a table with glasses of wine
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Moving on to the 1997 Scream 2 premiere at Mann's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood...

Sarah Michelle Gellar, who played ill-fated sorority sister Cici Cooper, with Neve Campbell.

Sarah Michelle Gellar in a short black dress and long button-up black coat and Neve Campbell in a long maroon skirt and maroon sleeveless top with gold embroidery
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David Arquette, looking even more vampiric than he did in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer movie.

David Arquette in a black suit with a red collard shirt and a Band-Aid on his head
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Courteney Cox, looking like she dressed to match David, blend into the carpet, or both (but lovely nonetheless).

Courteney Cox in a red velvet dress and red jacket
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Jada Pinkett Smith, who played murdered-in-a-movie-theater, Entertainment Weekly reader Maureen Evans.

Jada Pinkett Smith in black pants, black shirt, a long red jacket, and leopard print fedora
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Omar Epps, whose character Phil Stevens (Maureen's boyfriend) learned too late that it's not wise to eavesdrop in a bathroom.

Omar Epps in an olive green turtleneck and black leather coat with a gray fur collar
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Elise Neal, who played Sidney's sorority-bound (and sadly doomed) roommate and bestie Hallie.

Elise Neal in a floor-length long-sleeved leopard print silk dress
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Jerry O'Connell, aka Derek, Sidney's boyfriend and cafeteria serenader.

Jerry O'Connell in a black suit and blue shirt with a large collar
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Tori Spelling, who played Sidney in Stab, the movie-within-a-movie based on Gale's book The Woodsboro Murders.

Tori Spelling in a white bustier dress with a mesh black floral overlay
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Next up we have the 2000 Scream 3 premiere in Westwood, California...

Neve Campbell, looking gorgeous as always.

Neve Campbell in a shiny black quilted pant and jacket set
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David Arquette and (thankfully baby bangs-less) Courteney Cox.

David Arquette in a brown suit with black collared shirt and Courteney Cox in a black dress with a large floral design and a black cardigan
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Kelly Rutherford and Liev Schreiber, who played our opening kill couple, Christine and Cotton Weary.

Kelly Rutherford in a sparkly long-sleeved black dress and Liev Schreiber in a black suit with white collared shirt and gray tie
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Jenny McCarthy, aka Sarah Darling, the actor who can't keep her Alfred Hitchcock movies straight.

Jenny McCarthy in a white tank top
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Scott Foley, who played Roman Bridgers, director, brother to Sidney, and the mastermind behind the whole plot to kill Maureen Prescott.

Scott Foley in a gray suit with a blue shirt and gray tie
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Last but not least, we have the 2010 Scream 4 premiere at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood...

The original golden trio.

Neve Campbell in a black sleeveless bustier dress, Courteney Cox in a black sleeveless dress, and David Arquette in a black suit and maroon collared shirt
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Shenae Grimes, who played Trudie, the catfished-with-Channing-Tatum-pics opening kill in Stab 6.

Shenae Grimes in a sparkly green top and black miniskirt
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Lucy Hale, whose character Sherrie was Stab 6's other opening kill.

Lucy Hale in a sleeveless keyhole dress
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Kristen Bell, who played Chloe, the killer with no patience for people who talk during movies (possibly the most relatable motive in the whole franchise), in Stab 7.

Kristen Bell in a blue sleeveless dress
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Anna Paquin, aka Rachel...the friend of Chloe who talks during movies in Stab 7.

Anna Paquin in a black half-sleeve dress
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Aimee Teegarden played Stab fanatic (and one-half of Scream 4's actual opening kill) Jenny Randall.

Aimee Teegarden in a strapless white dress
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Emma Roberts, aka Jill Roberts, presumed heir apparent to Sidney's reign as Final Girl who actually ended up being the new Ghostface.

Emma Roberts in a sleeveless sparkly blue dress
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Hayden Panettiere, who played Jill's best friend (and fan-favorite to take over as franchise Final Girl) Kirby.

Hayden Panettiere in a short-sleeved red minidress
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Rory Culkin, whose character Charlie was president of Woodsboro High's Cinema Club — and Jill's accomplice.

Rory Culkin in jeans and a black button-down shirt
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Erik Knudsen played Robbie Mercer, Charlie's best friend, second-in-command at Cinema Club, and eventual victim.

Erik Knudsen in black skinny jeans, a white v-neck shirt, and a black suit jacket
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Nico Tortorella, who played Trevor, Jill's ex-boyfriend and attempted fall guy.

Nico Tortorella in a maroon suit with a red collared shirt
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Marielle Jaffe, aka Olivia, Woodsboro High's "hot chick" who was "savaged beyond recognition."

Marielle Jaffe in a light blue long-sleeved minidress
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Alison Brie played Sidney's publicist Rebecca, who tried (and failed) to get in good with Gale.

Alison Brie in a black strapless minidress
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Marley Shelton, aka Judy, the lemon square-baking Woodsboro PD deputy with a crush on Dewey.

Marley Shelton in a purple strapless minidress
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Anthony Anderson, whose somewhat hapless character Deputy Perkins ended up with a knife to the forehead.

Anthony Anderson in a white suit and light blue collared shirt
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Adam Brody, who played Deputy Hoss, another of Woodsboro's most hapless.

Adam Brody in khaki pants and a black sweater over a collared shirt
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The fifth installment takes place 25 years after the original and finds Sidney, Dewey, and Gale teaming up with a new generation to take on a new Ghostface. See Scream in theaters now.