The Scream Team

About The Scream Team

The Scream Team is a comedy horror film that premiered on Disney Channel in 2002. The movie revolved around the story of two kids Ian (Mark Rendall) and Clare (Kat Dennings) who discover that their grandfather's spirit is trapped in an alternate ghost world. Together with their father, and the help of friendly ghosts, they embark on a mission to free their grandfather’s spirit.

Making / Production

The Scream Team was produced by Disney Channel and was directed by Stuart Gillard. The screenplay was written by Robert Short and Daniel Berendsen. The film was primarily shot in Toronto, Canada, and brought a unique blend of comedy and horror rarely seen in kids' movies.

Actors

• Mark Rendall played the role of Ian Carlyle, he showcased his youthful energy and curiosity as he braves the spirit world to save his grandfather.
• Kat Dennings as Clare Carlyle, she brought a mature and courageous demeanour to the character.
• Eric Idle played the role of Coffin Ed, who delivers comic relief while guiding the kids on their dangerous quest.
• Tommy Davidson as Jumper, he portrayed his part with the right blend of whit and vitality to keep the kids moving on their mission.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie was shot in Canada, with many locations in Toronto standing in for the movie's New England setting.
• Despite involving ghosts and ghastly beings, the film was hugely popular among kids.
• Director Stuart Gillard and makeup effects artist Robert Short also later collaborated on Twitches (2005).

Quotes

• "There's no one in the world who can save us. Except maybe... The Scream Team."
• "I don't want to die... again. There's so many things I've not done. I've never climbed Mount Everest, I've never watched the sunset over the Grand Canyon, and I've never beaten this level!"

Music, Soundtrack

• The eerie and suspenseful music throughout the movie was composed by David Kitay.
• The original score perfectly blended with the elements of spookiness maintaining the balance of a kid's movie.
• "Dance With Us" is an upbeat song played in the end credits, which added a fun element to the movie.