The Obnoxious Reporter is a cameo character in Scream (1996 film). She is a reporter who briefly appears outside of Woodsboro High School, asking Sidney Prescott how it felt to be almost "brutally butchered", with Dewey Riley shoving her aside afterwards, saying to leave Sidney alone and that she just wants to get an education. She also shouts during this that people have a right to know.
She was portrayed by Linda Blair.
Quotes[]
- "So, how does it feel to be almost brutally butchered?" (To Sidney, referencing her first attack at her home)
- "People want to know! They have a right to know!" (To Sidney)
- "How does it feel?!"
Trivia[]
- She is the second known reporter character to appear in the Scream franchise, following series deuteragonist, Gale Weathers.
- The actress that plays the Obnoxious Reporter is Linda Blair, who is most famous for portraying Regan MacNeil in The Exorcist franchise.
- She was also mentioned by name in Scream 4 (2011) by Robbie Mercer.
- Linda Blair was uncredited for this role.