Scary Movie (2000)

About Scary Movie

"Scary Movie," released in 2000, is a hilarious parody film that combines elements of various popular horror and mystery films. It was directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans. The story revolves around a group of friends who are being stalked by a masked killer after accidentally hitting a man with their car and dumping his body. It humorously references several iconic American horror films, such as Scream and The Sixth Sense.

Making / Production

Scary Movie was produced by Dimension Films and Brad Grey Pictures. Shot over seven weeks in Vancouver, the film had an estimated budget of $19 million. It was written by Shawn and Marlon Wayans, Buddy Johnson, Phil Beauman, Jason Friedberg, and Aaron Seltzer.

Actors

• Anna Faris as Cindy Campbell. Faris delivers a hilarious performance as the naive Cindy, matching the absurdity of the situations with her comedic timing.
• Regina Hall as Brenda Meeks. Hall brings a sassy and humorous performance that contributes significantly to the comedic nature of the film.
• Jon Abrahams as Bobby Prinze. Abrahams did a commendable job parodying the typical worried boyfriend often seen in horror films.
• Shawn Wayans as Ray Wilkins. Wayans exhibited exceptional comedic talent, making his character's comedic moments stand out.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was originally titled "Last Summer I Screamed Because Halloween Fell on Friday the 13th."
• Scary Movie was the highest-grossing movie directed by an African American until it was surpassed by "F9: The Fast Saga."
• The voice on the phone in the film is done by Roger L. Jackson, who also voiced the killer in Scream.

Awards

While the movie wasn't highly acknowledged in serious award circuits, it did catch attention at the Teen Choice Awards where it won in the categories of 'Film - Choice Comedy' and 'Film - Choice Movie Your Parents Didn't Want You to See'.

Quotes

• "Wassup?! - Ghostface"
• "I said don't disturb me when I'm cleaning my room! - Doofy"
• "Oh, my God. We hit a boot! - Brenda"

Music, Soundtrack

• "Too Cool for School" by Fountains of Wayne.
• "The Inevitable Return of the Great White Dope" by Bloodhound Gang.
• "What What" by Public Enemy.