Wes Craven’s genre-reinventing slasher is set in the fictional town of Woodsboro – and filmed in the wine country of Sonoma County, California, where the towns of Santa Rosa and Healdsburg became the backdrop for its knowing scares.
Where was Scream filmed?
Scream was filmed in Sonoma County, California – Santa Rosa, Healdsburg and Glen Ellen – as the town of Woodsboro.
Every Scream location, explained
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Sidney’s house – Santa Rosa
Sidney’s home and neighbourhood used Santa Rosa in Sonoma County.
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Woodsboro town – Healdsburg
The town square and police station used Healdsburg, California.
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Casey’s house – Glen Ellen
The unforgettable opening used a house in Glen Ellen, in the Sonoma wine country.
4
Woodsboro High – Sonoma
The high school used the Sonoma Community Center.
Planning a visit
The wine-country towns of Santa Rosa and Healdsburg in Sonoma County – the real Woodsboro – are charming, accessible California destinations.
Scream Fun Facts
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Filmed in wine country Woodsboro used the Sonoma County towns of Santa Rosa and Healdsburg.
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A self-aware slasher The film cleverly plays with the rules of the horror genre.
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Ghostface The film introduced the now-iconic Ghostface mask and killer.
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A shocking opening Drew Barrymore’s opening scene stunned audiences.
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Craven directs Horror master Wes Craven directed the film.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Scream filmed?
In Sonoma County, California – Santa Rosa, Healdsburg and Glen Ellen – as the town of Woodsboro.
Where is Woodsboro?
It’s fictional, filmed in the Sonoma County wine country.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Santa Rosa and Healdsburg are accessible wine-country towns.
Who directed Scream?
Wes Craven.
Who stars in Scream?
Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox.
