Ghostface first appeared in Scream, released in 1996, as a masked killer who torments victims through menacing phone calls before attacking. The character, identifiable by a long white screaming mask and black robe, became a lasting horror icon and has returned in several sequels. Online, short clips of the voice have spread through soundboards, Halloween videos and horror-themed edits, where a single greeting is enough to signal the franchise. Its brevity makes it easy to reuse, and its association with suspense keeps it popular every October and in year-round scary content.