Ghostface first appeared in Scream in 1996 as the masked killer stalking the town of Woodsboro, with the distorted phone voice becoming one of horror's most recognisable signatures. The character returned across the Scream sequels and became a staple of Halloween costumes, parodies and internet horror edits. Because the mask and voice are instantly recognisable even in a few seconds, short Ghostface clips remain popular for memes, reaction videos and spooky seasonal content, letting creators signal danger or mischief without explaining the reference.