Scream

Scream

Year: 1949

Runtime: 85 mins

Language: Turkish

Director: Aydın Arakon

MysteryCrimeHorror

Regarded as the first Turkish horror‑thriller, the film follows a doctor who seeks shelter in an isolated mansion during a violent storm. Inside, he encounters a disturbed young girl whose uncle has driven her insane over a disputed inheritance. The unsettling tale builds a tense, claustrophobic atmosphere, but no surviving copy of the movie is known to exist today.

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Timeline – Scream (1949)

Trace every key event in Scream (1949) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Laura Crane's murder in New York City

The film begins with Laura Crane, a film studies professor, waiting at a bar in New York City. She exchanges banter about horror movie tropes before being lured outside, where Ghostface taunts her. Ghostface then brutally stabs her, revealing himself as Jason Carvey, who kills her in a dark alley.

New York City
2

Jason Carvey's encounter with Ghostface mythos

Jason Carvey returns to his dorm after Laura's murder and receives a call from 'Greg' with the voice of Ghostface. They share a shrine to Ghostface and the 'Stab' movies, highlighting their obsession and connection to the horror franchise's mythology.

University dorm
3

Jason's murder and the shrine discovery

Jason gets attacked by the real Ghostface after finding Greg’s severed remains in the fridge. Jason complains about finishing Richie’s movie, but Ghostface dismisses film interests, emphasizing the chaos he's causing.

University dorm
4

Introduction of Sam and Tara at therapy and party

Sam attends a therapy session to cope with her trauma, while Tara plans to attend a frat party after Quinn and others express concern. The girls are navigating fears from past killings and their new college environment.

Therapist's office and college campus
5

Frat party chaos and Tara's drunken moments

At the party, Tara gets drunk and attempts to hook up with Frankie. When others intervene, Tara is upset, feeling embarrassed and scared, especially after being harassed and called a murderer by other partygoers.

Frat house
6

Sam's secret relationship and media reports

Sam secretly patches up her relationship with Danny while hiding their connection from Tara. The media reports on Jason's murder and Laura's death, fueling suspicion around Ghostface and raising tensions among the group.

Apartment and news broadcast
7

Attack at the bodega and Ghostface's pursuit

Ghostface attacks Tara and Sam in a bodega, killing multiple customers and damaging the store. The sisters fight to escape as Ghostface kills more innocent bystanders before fleeing, leaving his mask behind.

Bodega/store
8

Investigation and discovery of Ghostface's identity

The police and survivors investigate the murders, discovering that Bailey's mask belonged to Roman Bridger. Kirby Reed, a Ghostface survivor, joins the case, linking past killers and suspects to the current murders.

Police station and museum
9

Museum reveal and multiple Ghostface killers revealed

The group visits a museum with masks of previous Ghostface killers, revealing that multiple killers are involved. Bailey, Quinn, Ethan, and others are unveiled as part of a family seeking revenge linked to Richie’s death.

Abandoned movie theater turned museum
10

Final confrontation and chaos at the museum

As Ghostface attacks again, the survivors fight back. Quentin, Ethan, and Bailey are unmasked as killers, with Quinn orchestrating much of the revenge. The survivors attempt to trap Ghostface at the museum to end the spree.

Museum
11

Tara's falling and family chaos

Tara is pushed over the balcony and injured, while Quinn is killed. Sam faces off against the surviving killers, with Tara encouraging her to continue. Chaos ensues as the family’s revenge plot unravels amid injuries and revelations.

Museum balcony and interior
12

Sam's final showdown with Bailey

Sam traps Bailey and brutally kills him, revealing her strength and resolve to end the revenge cycle. She taunts him about her own heritage and deals the final blow by stabbing him in the eye, sealing her independence from her father's legacy.

Museum / street
13

Aftermath and reconciliation

The survivors receive medical care, and Tara mourns Chad’s apparent death. Tara and Chad share a tender moment, reaffirming their bond as the 'core four.' Sam reflects on her journey, dropping her father’s Ghostface mask in the street as a symbol of breaking free.

City streets and hospital
14

Epilogue and the legacy of Ghostface

Though the immediate threat seems over, the appearance of a surviving Ethan suggests the horror may not be entirely finished. The film concludes with the survivors walking into the city, hinting at the enduring legacy and cycle of violence.

City streets

Last Updated: August 19, 2025 at 05:13

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