Ghostface (Scream)

Ghostface (alternatively stylized as Ghost Face or GhostFace) is an identity that is adopted by the main antagonists of the Scream franchise. The figure was originally created by Kevin Williamson, and is primarily mute in person but voiced over the phone by Roger L. Jackson, regardless of who is behind the mask (as all killers use a voice changer utilizing that exact voice, starting in person with Scream). The disguise has been adopted by various characters in the movies and in the third season of the television series. Ghostface debuted in Scream (1996) as a disguise used by teenagers Billy Loomis (Skeet Ulrich) and Stu Macher (Matthew Lillard), during their killing spree in the fictional town of Woodsboro, particularly targeting Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell). The mask was a popular Halloween costume created and designed by Fun World costume company before being chosen by Marianne Maddalena and Craven for the film. The identity is used primarily as a disguise for the antagonists of each film to conceal their identities while conducting serial murders, and as such has been portrayed by several actors. In the Scream universe, the costume is not unique and is easily obtainable, allowing others to wear a similar outfit. In the first movie, the costume is shown in packaging labeled "Father Death." Ghostface often calls their targets to taunt or threaten them, using a voice changer to hide their true identity. Later installments utilize modern technology of the time to taunt and pursue victims. Because the identity beneath the mask constantly shifts, Ghostface lacks a single, definitive motivation; their triggers range from revenge and fame-seeking to peer pressure. However, every iteration is a sadist whose thrill of the kill is fueled by a twisted obsession with horror movies and the ongoing continuity of the film series. The events...