Newcomers Tara and Sam Carpenter and Mindy and Chad Meeks-Martin just might be some of the bravest characters in the Scream franchise, so it's great news that these characters will be back for Scream 6 in 2023. Original characters like Sidney Prescott, Dewey Riley, and Gale Weathers show off their courage in every film that they're in, including in 2011's Scream 4 when Sidney comes back home to promote a memoir.
While fans love Sidney's bravery every time she fights Ghostface, there are some other characters who don't showcase quite as much courage in Scream 4. From Sidney's cousin Jill Roberts to reliable and lovable Dewey, some characters show more fearlessness than others.
Robbie Mercer
While Charlie Walker's friend Robbie Mercer has found his passion in life, his enjoyment of horror movies and desire to run his school's cinema club doesn't make him very brave. Robbie might throw the annual Stab-a-thon as he likes rewatching his favorite slasher franchise, but when the real threat of Ghostface appears, Robbie is terrified.
Robbie's death is one of the most sad and heartfelt moments in Scream 4, and when Ghostface comes for him, he's clearly and understandably scared to be staring death in the face.
Trevor Sheldon
Trevor Sheldon is a character appearing in one Scream movie, and while he has a lot of confidence when approaching his relationship with Jill, which is in shambles after he cheated, he doesn't bring a lot of bravery to the situation at hand.
When Jill kills Trevor, it becomes clear that she wanted to frame him for all of the deaths, and he was wrong to trust her and even want to date her in the first place. While some others in the friend group stand up to Ghostface, Trevor is scared.
Judy Hicks
Although Judy Hicks is Deputy Sheriff in this film and needs to find courage when keeping Woodsboro safe from Ghostface, it's clear that Judy is a bit scared in some scenes.
Judy does her best to stay strong, taking Ghostface costumes down from the town square and helping Dewey with the investigation. But when compared to some of the other characters, such as her boss Dewey, Judy doesn't seem as bold.
Dewey Riley
Dewey is not only one of the best returning characters in Scream (2022) but often acts as if he's totally fearless. Dewey is as brave as he is kind, and while it could be argued that he's the bravest in the fifth movie because he confronts Ghostface at the hospital, Dewey does what he can to protect people in Scream 4.
Dewey believes strongly that his job is to help others and he's a fan favorite because of his loyalty and clear thinking. Dewey makes tough decisions and is even brave enough to tell Judy that he can tell that she's flirting with him when she makes lemon squares.
Gale Weathers
Gale has a sense of daring adventure since she's a reporter, and she puts herself into harm's way on a regular basis, wanting to be part of the story.
When Gale wants to go to the Stab-a-thon, she can tell that something big and significant will take place here, and she approaches the entire situation with more courage than most people would have. Gale could die anytime and seems aware of that fact but it never stops her.
Kirby Reed
Kirby Reed is one of the wisest Scream 4 characters and also one of the bravest. From the minute she learns that there is another Ghostface, she springs into action, trying to keep her friends Jill and Olivia Morris safe.
Even when talking to Ghostface, Kirby doesn't let up for a minute and never lets someone else be in charge or tell her what to do. It would make sense if Kirby was scared, since she's in danger of being murdered like her friends and peers, but Kirby remains tough.
Sidney Prescott
Sidney might be the bravest of all in Scream 4 since she comes home to Woodsboro and doesn't leave even when learning that there's another Ghostface. While others would say "no thanks" and run far away, Sidney takes on this situation with the classic strength that fans love.
Sidney always knows the right thing to do when fighting Ghostface, and while she would of course love to be anything other than a final girl, she sighs and goes ahead and does what she feels is right in every situation.
Charlie Walker
Charlie isn't a very scary Ghostface killer in Scream, but he does seem to have a lot of boldness. Charlie is pretty daring when he agrees to go along with Jill's plan, knowing full well that he could get caught and seriously punished.
Charlie is also brave to hide in plain sight, as he flirts with Kirby, hangs out with Robbie, and continues to run the film club and live his life as if he wasn't one of the killers behind the terrible murders.
Jill Roberts
Jill shows an overwhelming amount of courage when she puts a horrific plan in motion and decides to be the next Ghostface. She drags Charlie into the mix and wants to get caught because she has dreams of going viral and being known for orchestrating these murders.
Jill never seems scared of being found out for one moment, even though it could mean prison or death, and she goes through the motions of her scheme while pretending to be as terrified as everyone else is.