The aspect of revisiting the Scream franchise reflects in how it is told. The most recent incarnation in many ways worked very well though the essence of what happened afterward behind the scenes changed the direction likely. Neve Campbell also wasn't involved in the last one for other reasons. All these circumstances conglomerated together to bring Scream 7 to the screen and pays both tribute and continuance (as all these films do). The film walks the line between what it originally was and what it needs to be.

The essence of the "Ghostbusters" is about blending horror and comedy. In many ways, "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" does this better than any film since the first one back in 1984. This might be aided by the return of many of the original cast but also the difference in tone a director like Gil Kenan brings versus Jason Reitman.