Scary Movie
Twenty-six years after outrunning a suspiciously familiar masked killer, the Core Four are back in the killer's crosshairs and no horror movie IP is safe.
Why it matters
A meta slasher revival that riffs on horror’s legacy while delivering fresh kills and sharp satire.
- Revives the self-aware, parody-driven spirit of early 2000s horror comedy with a modern edge.
- The Core Four’s dynamic anchors the chaos—nostalgia meets new blood in performance and script.
- Subverts franchise fatigue by targeting horror IP culture itself, making it a genre in-joke playground.
- Practical gore effects mix with slick digital tricks, pleasing fans who appreciate both old-school and new-school craft.
Director
3 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
57
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
0
Supernatural
0
Creature
0
Disturbing
33
Fun Factor
100
Cerebral
14
Survival
50
Content Warnings
Pairs Well With
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Production History
Intelligence Brief
Scary Movie (2026) resurrects meta-slasher chaos with the original cast, poking at horror's evolving tropes after 26 years.
- Why it matters: This sequel attempts to reboot a defining parody franchise amid a horror landscape far more self-aware and saturated with IPs, testing if satire still bites.
- What we know: Directed by Michael Tiddes, the film reunites the Core Four as they face a masked killer targeting horror properties, blending nostalgia with fresh commentary.
- Who's involved: Marlon and Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris, Regina Hall, and Damon Wayans Jr. return, promising the original comedic chemistry with a modern twist.
- The buzz: Early chatter highlights curiosity if Scary Movie can adapt its brand of humor for today's horror-savvy audiences without feeling dated or derivative.
Trailers
Backrooms
Slap
We BAAAACK!!!
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Production Intel
- Status
- Released
- Filming Locations
- United States of America
- Source Material
- Based on reboot
- Franchise
- Scary Movie Collection