The leaked script featured a much bleaker and more ambiguous conclusion than the theatrical "happy ending":
" Randy: Okay, okay, let's get one thing straight. You know the rules. The sequel, it's like the first movie, but with more...explosions. And usually, one of the actors from the first movie is not in it. Unless it's the mom, then she's always in it. And there's usually a new character, like a cousin or something. And they always try to outdo the first movie. That's the rule. You gotta have more kills, more gore, more...more... whatever. It's like a formula." scream 2 original script
So why did this script never get made? The answer is one word: . The leaked script featured a much bleaker and
AUDREY (whispering) I don't like this movie. it's like the first movie