No official confirmation but I've seen some speculation about the similarities.
The Sims 4 High School Years: 10 Best Pop Culture References
A staple of the horror genre, Scream serves up doomed teen romance and masked murdering rampages in droves. Copperdale carries on the legacy via the Prescott family. Named after Sidney Prescott, the main character of the films, the Prescotts are a staple of the Sims community and remain very active at the local high school.
https://www.thegamer.com/the-sims-4-high-school-years-best-pop-culture-references/#dark-campy-teen-shows
