Summary
The premiere of the film Scream 7 faced protests from a group supporting Palestine after actress Melissa Barrera was fired from the movie. Barrera was dismissed due to social media posts about the Israel-Palestine conflict that the film's producers deemed antisemitic. The protest and film reviews have stirred conversation online, with mixed opinions on both topics.
Key Facts
- The film Scream 7's premiere experienced a protest advocating for Palestine.
- Protestors called for a boycott of Paramount, the film's producer.
- Melissa Barrera was fired from Scream 7 after making pro-Palestine Instagram posts.
- Barrera's posts criticized Israel, leading to her dismissal for allegedly antisemitic content.
- Spyglass, another film producer, emphasized zero tolerance for hate speech.
- Jenna Ortega left the film citing issues unrelated to pay or scheduling following Barrera's firing.
- Online discussions have featured mixed reactions to the film and the situation with Barrera.
- The film has received negative reviews, holding a low score on the Tomatometer.
