It has been exactly 26 years since a suspiciously familiar, tongue-wagging masked killer tried—and hilariously failed—to murder Cindy Campbell and her dysfunctional friends. But because Hollywood refuses to let any intellectual property rest in peace. So, the undisputed masters of the spoof genre are officially returning to show the new generation how a roast is done with Scary Movie.
The ultimate comedy dynasty is back in business. Paramount Pictures and Miramax are gearing up to unleash the horror-comedy Scary Movie 6, now in theaters.
A Legendary Family Reunion
This isn’t just a simple sequel. It is a full-blown family affair. Marlon Wayans, Kim Wayans, Damon Wayans Jr., Gregg Wayans, and Craig Wayans are ready to rip horror franchises a new one.
Adding some serious genre muscle to the backend, the executive producing team includes Jonathan Glickman, Thom Zadra, Alexandra Loewy, and Marc Weinstock. Marsha L. Swinton and longtime horror maestro Neal H. Moritz (I Know What You Did Last Summer) are also on the team.
A Mixed Reaction
A ton of franchise and horror fans hit theaters last night for the opening ($45 million); however, the internet is flooded with mixed reactions, and most aren’t great. Currently, the movie holds a 69% popcorn score and a troubling 28% from critics. The main complaint isn’t the teased controversy. It’s the lack of laughs and that the film doesn’t flow well. But by all means, judge it for yourself. One thing fans are raving about is the working bong popcorn buckets, which you can check out below.
Your Antidote to “Elevated Horror”
If you have spent the last decade rolling your eyes at pretentious, slow-burning horror movies where the monster is inevitably just a thinly veiled metaphor for grief or generational trauma, your savior may have arrived. The Wayans family is here to trade artsy cinematography for absolute, unhinged slapstick.
The wait is officially over. Tickets are now available for Scary Movie. Secure your seats for the slaughter and prepare to laugh at everything the horror genre holds sacred. And get your Scary Movie bong popcorn bucket before they sell out.
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