Scary Movie
Fifth entry brings back original cast for nostalgic horror parody throwback
The brief
The Wayans brothers drag their beloved franchise out of retirement for one more round of horror movie roasting, with Anna Faris and Regina Hall back to anchor the chaos. It's the same scattershot energy you remember - rapid-fire pop culture jabs mixed with genuinely clever parody bits and plenty of groan-worthy misses. The pacing feels frantic in that distinctly early 2000s way, throwing everything at the wall to see what sticks, which somehow works better now as nostalgic comfort food. Perfect if you're craving the specific brand of lowbrow brilliance that made you laugh at the original trilogy, or if you need something aggressively silly after sitting through too many self-serious horror films.
The verdict
If you have nostalgia for the original Scary Movie trilogy and enjoy rapid-fire lowbrow humor that throws everything at the wall, this frantic return to form delivers exactly the scattershot parody comedy you're craving. If you prefer more sophisticated humor or never found the Wayans brothers' style funny in the first place, you'll likely find this an exhausting collection of hit-or-miss gags.
Watch with
- 👥 Friends who loved the original trilogy
- 👫 Comedy fans craving silly nostalgia
- ⚠️ Viewers wanting sophisticated humor
Heads up
- Crude sexual humor throughout (frequent)
- Horror movie violence parodies (moderate)
- Adult language and references (frequent)
Credits
- Director
- Michael Tiddes
- Cast
- Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Damon Wayans Jr., Gregg Wayans, Kim Wayans
Official synopsis
Twenty-six years after outrunning a suspiciously familiar masked killer, the Core Four are back in the killer's
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Make a night of it
Pair this with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023)
Both are irreverent comedy reboots that playfully mock their franchise origins.
