Every Scream movie kicks off with a brutal Ghostface kill, and the seventh film looks like it’s sticking with that tradition in a big way. A new rumor has surfaced that sheds light on Scream 7’s opening sequence, and if true, it’s going to tie directly back to the franchise’s roots. Possible spoilers ahead.According to the rumor, the movie opens with a couple, played by Michelle Randolph and Jimmy Tatro, checking into an Airbnb. But this isn’t just any rental property, it’s the former home of one of the original Ghostfaces, Stu Macher, played by Matthew Lillard. Things take a sinister turn as the new Ghostface stalks and murders the couple before torching the house.Now, while Lillard is confirmed to return as Stu in the film, it’s not likely that he’s the one behind the mask in this opening bloodbath. The real question is how he factors into the story moving forward.Of course, Scream 7 is also bringing back some major legacy players. Neve Campbell returns as Sidney Prescott, and she won’t be alone, David Arquette is back as Dewey Riley, Courteney Cox is returning as Gale Weathers, and Lillard’s Stu Macher isn’t the only Ghostface making a comeback. Scott Foley is set to reprise his role as Roman Bridger from Scream 3.This raises a big question… are these killers really alive, or is the franchise leaning into something supernatural for the first time? A recent rumor from insider Daniel Richtman suggests another twist: AI and deepfake technology will reportedly “play a significant role in the plot,” making Sidney believe that past Ghostfaces have returned to haunt her.Alongside the returning cast, the movie is also introducing some new blood, with Isabel May, Celeste O’Connor, Asa Germann, Mckenna Grace, and Sam Rechner joining the lineup.As for when fans can expect a first look, the Scream 7 trailer is reportedly ready to drop. Early reports suggested it would debut ahead of The Conjuring: Last Rites, but those rumors have been shot down. Still, it seems like Ghostface won’t keep us waiting much longer.