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Ghostface asks what your favorite scary movie is in this iconic clip from Scream. Used in horror edits, Halloween videos and spooky reactions.

This short clip captures Ghostface's distorted, menacing voice asking his victim what her favorite scary movie is, delivered slowly and calmly in a way that makes the question feel like a threat rather than small talk. The phone-call intimacy, the slight rasp in the voice and the pause before the answer make listeners tense instantly, even if they already know the film. It works because it is instantly recognisable to horror fans and instantly unsettling to everyone else, turning a simple question into a warning that something bad is about to happen.

The line comes from the opening scene of Wes Craven's Scream, released in 1996, where the masked killer Ghostface calls teenager Casey Becker and asks her what her favorite scary movie is before the attack begins. The scene became one of the most quoted moments in horror cinema, and the question has since been reused in Halloween content, reaction videos and horror-movie rankings online. It endures because it is short, instantly recognisable and immediately sets a tense, playful horror mood without needing any context.

Pro Tip for Usage

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Drop it just before a jump scare or horror ranking and let the pause after the question hang before cutting. Pair it with a dark screen or ringing phone, but do not layer loud music over the voice or its quiet menace is lost.

Use Cases

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  • Creators open Halloween countdown videos with this chilling question.
  • Editors tease a jump scare in horror reaction clips.
  • Friends prank each other with a late-night phone call.
  • Streamers introduce scary movie rankings and tier lists.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is the 'what is your favorite scary movie' sound from?
It is from the opening scene of Scream (1996), where Ghostface calls Casey Becker on the phone and asks her about her favorite scary movie before attacking her at home.
Who says 'what's your favorite scary movie' in Scream?
Ghostface, the masked killer in Scream, says the line during his phone call with Casey Becker. The voice is distorted through a voice changer, which is why it sounds calm, raspy and threatening at the same time.
Why is this sound popular for Halloween videos?
It is short, instantly recognisable to horror fans and immediately creates tension. Creators can use it as a cold open for scary stories, movie rankings and pranks without needing to explain the reference.

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