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Kevin Meade Williamson (born March 14, 1965) is an American screenwriter, director, and producer. He is known for developing and writing the screenplay for the slasher film Scream (1996)—which launched the Scream franchise —along with those for Scream 2 (1997) and Scream 4 (2011).
Kevin Williamson. Writer: Scream. As a child Williamson was a fond fan of movies, especially those of Steven Spielberg. After high school, Williamson went to college for a future in acting. Though he landed very small parts on T.V. shows and movies, nothing had happened.
- January 1, 1
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- New Bern, North Carolina, USA
- Writer, Producer, Director
Dec 6, 2021 · The creator of the Scream franchise and Dawson's Creek talks to The Independent about his career, his influences and his queer trauma. He reveals how he coded his horror movies in gay survival and why he burned out in the Nineties.
Jan 20, 2023 · The creator of the teen drama reflects on controversial storylines, love triangles and surprise exits. He also reveals how the show changed his life and how he would write it differently today.
Jan 11, 2022 · The creator of the Scream franchise talks about his return to the series as an executive producer, working with new directors and writers, and dedicating the movie to his mentor Wes Craven. He also reveals his thoughts on the future of the horror saga and his writing career.
Jan 12, 2022 · In addition to penning Scream 2 and Scream 4, Williamson is also the screenwriter behind I Know What You Did Last Summer and The Faculty. He is also the creator of the seminal TV series Dawson's Creek and The Vampire Diaries .
Jan 29, 2016 · The screenwriter of Scream and The Vampire Diaries talks about his 90s horror hits, his collaboration with Wes Craven, and the power of nostalgia. He also shares his thoughts on the evolution of horror genre and his current projects.
