Emboldened fans of horror film franchise Scream were welcomed to Event Cinemas Innaloo on Wednesday night for a sneak peek of the seventh instalment, Scream 7.

But not without a little scare from one of the industry’s most legendary villainous identities, Ghostface.

Stalking cinema goers, the famous character posed for photos, and even threatened to wield a knife at those who got too close.

To sweeten the deal, attendees were treated to blood spattered red caramel popcorn and Reece’s peanut butter cups.

Now playing in cinemas, Scream 7 features Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Joel McHale, and Mckenna Grace, among others.