05/14/2026
David Arquette joins Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Convention – July 31 - Aug 2, 2026. David Arquette created the iconic character Deputy/Sheriff Dewey Riley in the "SCREAM" series by skillfully blending qualities of innocence, loveable charm, and courageous bravery. These characteristics, brought to life in a for the ages performance by David, made Dewey an invaluable part of the "SCREAM" series. Even though Dewey was originally scripted to die in the first film, Wes Craven wisely saw the appeal of David's performance as Dewey, and filmed the legendary "Dewey alive in the ambulance" scene. This insightful action by Craven allowed Dewey Riley to become one of the most beloved characters in horror film history!
In addition to his role as Dewey in the SCREAM series, David has over 150 other major film and TV roles including co-starring in the original theatrical film "BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER" (1993), starring opposite Drew Barrymore in "NEVER BEEN KISSED" (1999), "READY TO RUMBLE" (2000), "EIGHT LEGGED FREAKS" (2002), "BONE TOMAHAWK" (2015) in which he co-starred with Kurt Russell, and the documentary about his return to professional wrestling "YOU CANNOT KILL DAVID ARQUETTE" (2020). His many TV roles include "PARENTHOOD", "BEVERLY HILLS, 90210", "FRIENDS", and many more!
David will be joining many other amazing guests including Jane Levy ("EVIL DEAD" 2013), David Naughton and Griffin Dunne ("AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON"), Steven Weber ( Jack Torrance in "THE SHINING" mini-series), Spencer Charnas ("ICE NINE KILLS"), William Katt ("CARRIE", "HOUSE"), Tom Atkins, Jason Lively, and Jill Whitlow ("NIGHT OF THE CREEPS" 40th anniversary), "HALLOWEEN II" (1981) stars Dick Warlock (Michael Myers), Ana Alicia (Nurse Janet Marshall), Gloria Graham (Nurse Alves), and Robert Brian Wilson and Eric Freeman ("SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT" series).
Get ready! TICKETS ON SALE VERY SOON!!! Stay tuned for the announcement! An amazing weekend awaits you at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare Chicago! Info and updates at flashbackweekend.com.
