Parody movies have been around in Hollywood for a long time but one from the 2000s probably did it better than almost any others. The most notable parody films include Airplane!, The Naked Gun, and Spaceballs (which is getting a remake), but by the time the ’90s ended, they were kind of falling by the wayside.
Even the popular Austin Powers franchise had lost some steam after the ’90s. However, parody movies found new success with the arrival of a franchise from the minds of the Wayans family. They already had hits in the genre with I’m Gonna Git You Sucka and Don’t Be A Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood.
While those movies were great, the work that the Wayans Brothers did in 2000 was their best. Not only did the film work to continue their legacy but it also helped launch a handful of successful careers for other actors and an entire franchise. And with a new sequel on the way, it’s the best time to rewatch the movie.
Why You Should Watch Scary Movie On Paramount+
It’s One Of The Best Parody Movies Ever
Scary Movie is available to stream on Paramount+. The film was released at the perfect time as it was able to parody horror films from the ’90s that were still fresh in the minds of moviegoers like Scream, I Know What You Did Last Summer, and even other flicks like The Matrix and The Usual Suspects.
While reviews weren’t totally sparkling, Scary Movie has the best critical reception of any installment in the franchise and it holds up surprisingly well 25 years later. What truly makes it so rewatchable so many years later is the talented cast.
Marlon and Shawn Wayans are hilarious in Scary Movie and helped write the film. While they were great together, the movie also managed to introduce the world to several future stars. Anna Faris went on to become a comedy star, while Regina Hall is one of Hollywood’s most versatile actors.
Scary Movie Is Ideal To Watch Before The New Sequel
Scary Movie 6 Is On The Way
Scary Movie was a rousing success from a commercial standpoint, grossing more than $275 million on a small $19 million budget. That made it obvious to produce a handful of sequels. About a year later, Scary Movie 2 arrived and again found success at the box office.
The Wayans Brothers departed the franchise after that second installment and things slipped from there. Though Scary Movie 3 still made a lot of money, the next two follow-ups made less and less, while the critical reception only got worse. Scary Movie 5 didn’t even include Faris and Hall, as basically the entire team from the first was gone.
That movie arrived in 2013 and the franchise looked ᴅᴇᴀᴅ but 13 years later, Scary Movie 6 is confirmed to be on the horizon. The best news is that the Wayans Brothers are returning as writers and producers.
With the Wayans back, that makes watching their first Scary Movie again a great move and gets you perfectly set up for the future of the series.
The horror genre has seen some creative films released since Scary Movie 5, giving the new installment a lot to work with. With the Wayans back, that makes watching their first Scary Movie again a great move and gets you perfectly set up for the future of the series.
