Billy Loomis is a character in the Scream franchise, portrayed by Skeet Ulrich in the 1996 film "Scream." He is the boyfriend of the main character, Sidney Prescott, and is revealed to be one of the first Ghostface killers in the series. Despite his death in the first installment, his character has continued to have an impact on the franchise, including appearing as a vision to his daughter in the 2022 film "Scream." His legacy is a significant part of the series, and references to his character have been made in various films of the franchise