NetherRealm Studios revealed the Mortal Kombat 1 gameplay trailer for its iconic guest character Ghostface. The killer from the popular Scream franchise seems to be making a bloody brilliant debut in the long-running fighting game series thanks to the fun references the developers implemented. This includes a very meta fatality that horror fans should find pretty hilarious.
Johnny Cage is the true victim of Ghostface’s meta Mortal Kombat 1 fatality
At the end of the gameplay trailer, which can be viewed below, Ghostface begins to brutally stab the other player (in this case, Sub-Zero). The camera begins to zoom out with the fatality now playing on a living room TV. As the camera pulls back further, a set of hands and a controller are shown furiously mashing buttons. This is revealed to be Johnny Cage losing to the murderer in Mortal Kombat 1. As he angrily throws his controller, he remarks that he’s just “a dude with a knife.” Ghostface then appears behind him, stabbing him through the chest, with blood splattering across the television set.
Scream is specifically known and beloved because of its meta-commentary on the horror movie genre. This fatality definitely fits that bill. It’s also somewhat of a fun reference to the opening of Scream 2. Also aiding in this interpretation’s authenticity is the voice acting by Roger L. Jackson, the voice from the films.
Ghostface’s gameplay itself is filled with references from the Scream films. This includes their signature hunting knife and their ability to phone in another Ghostface to help finish off the opponent.
Ghostface will be added to the Mortal Kombat 1 roster on November 19, 2024, for owners of the Khaos Reigns expansion. The character will be available to everyone on November 26, 2024. The DLC is available now for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
