Sidney Prescott is the main protagonist in the movie "Scream" and its subsequent sequels. She is portrayed by American actress Neve Campbell.

Sidney is a high school student living in the fictional town of Woodsboro, California. She becomes the target of a serial killer known as "Ghostface" who terrorizes her and her friends while she struggles to come to terms with her mother's murder a year earlier. Throughout the film, Sidney is shown to be resourceful, strong-willed, and quick-thinking, often using her wit and intelligence to outsmart the killer.

As the movie progresses, it is revealed that Sidney has a troubled past, with a traumatic incident in her childhood involving her mother's infidelity. She also has a strained relationship with her father and her boyfriend Billy (played by Skeet Ulrich), who becomes a prime suspect in the murders.

Sidney serves as a symbol of strength and resilience in the face of adversity, and her character has become an icon in the horror genre. She is known for her smart and sassy attitude, as well as her ability to overcome the odds and emerge victorious in the face of danger.