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Stay at the ‘Scream’ house for $5 on Airbnb with Ghostface — if you dare

This stay will be a scream.

Stu Macher’s house chilled horror fans in the 1996 thriller “Scream,” and it’s now just $5 to rent on Airbnb for three nights only.

On Oct. 27, 29 and 31, the house will welcome up to four guests who will get the real “Scream” experience — hopefully sans death.

The home is set up with a “dedicated phone line” to reach Ghostface, and guests will get a virtual greeting from “Scream” actor David Arquette playing his role as Deputy Dewey at check-in.

The $2.8 million mansion with straight grain wood detailing is not in the fictional horror town of Woodsboro — in reality, it’s at the end of a lane in a 298-acre wedding venue in Tomales, California.

As guests approach the 4,900-square-foot mansion, a Ghostface-patterned stained glass window sets the mood.

Guests will get a virtual greeting from “Scream” actor David Arquette, in character as Deputy Dewey, at check-in. Airbnb
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This scary window was specially installed for the 25th "Scream" anniversary promotion.
This scary window was specially installed for the 25th “Scream” anniversary promotion.Airbnb
The $2.8 million mansion with straight grain wood details is not in the fictional horror town of Woodsboro but is at the end of a lane in a 298-acre wedding venue in Tomales, Calif.
The $2.8 million mansion with straight grain wood details is not in the fictional horror town of Woodsboro but is at the end of a lane in a 298-acre wedding venue in Tomales, Calif.Airbnb
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As guests approach the 4,900-square-foot mansion, a Ghostface-patterned stained glass window sets the mood. Airbnb

A more subtle stained glass window appears over the front door in the movie, but was removed after production. This spookier version was specially installed for this promotion, timed to the 25th anniversary of “Scream.”

Inside, a grand foyer leads to four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a library, three fireplaces and two wood stoves, according to Realtor.com.

Airbnb promises that the house has knife marks on the doors and the same harrowing three-car garage where Tatum Riley, played by Rose McGowan, is killed in the movie.

Casey Becker, played by Drew Barrymore, screams in the 1996 movie “Scream.” Alamy Stock Photo
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Airbnb promises knife marks in the wooden doors.
Airbnb promises that there are knife marks in the wooden doors. Airbnb
There are three fireplaces, not including this one, which has been boarded up.
There are three fireplaces, not including this one, which has been boarded up. Airbnb
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Courteney Cox and David Arquette played Gale Weathers and Dewey Riley in the original “Scream” movie. Alamy Stock Photo

Aside from the fictional deaths of Tatum Riley and Kenny Jones, the house has seen two actual deaths — those of the original owners, Jack and Carolyn MacPhail. The couple died in 1991 shortly after the house was built, according to reports.

The house is crammed with ’90s nostalgia, including VHS tapes of the four “Scream” movies and ’90s snack favorites like Jiffy Pop, according to Airbnb.

David Arquette stands in the kitchen in the 1996 movie. Airbnb
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The kitchen has barely changed since the movies, photos suggest.
The kitchen has barely changed since the movies, photos suggest. Airbnb
A writing nook is pictured.
A writing nook is pictured. Airbnb
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Peep Ghostface himself in the window! Guests will have a dedicated phone line to reach the character. Airbnb

Guests will leave with “Scream” memorabilia including a DVD bundle, Woodsboro High gear and posters advertising the 2022 “Scream” remake, which will reportedly include Courteney Cox and David Arquette.

The booking will go live on Tuesday, Oct. 12.

Neve Campbell and Rose McGowan play Sidney Prescott and Tatum Riley. Alamy Stock Photo
The house has four bedrooms. Airbnb
Sidney Prescott, played by Neve Campbell, and Tatum Riley, played by Rose McGowan, in the original “Scream” film from 1996. Alamy Stock Photo