Scary Movie (HBO)

About Scary Movie (HBO)

"Scary Movie" is a 2000 American comedic horror film produced by Dimension Films as part of the "Scary Movie" franchise. The movie, which came to HBO later, parodies several popular horror and slasher movies such as "Scream," "I Know What You Did Last Summer," and "The Sixth Sense," providing an amusing twist to the usually frightening storylines.

The plot follows a group of teenagers who accidentally kill a man, then find themselves stalked by a vengeful killer who seems to be duplicating the plots of various horror movies. With its unusual combination of horror and wry humor, "Scary Movie" offers an unique viewing experience.

Making / Production

Directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans and written by his brothers Shawn and Marlon, Scary Movie was a huge hit at the box office. The movie was made with a budget of $19 million and ended up grossing over $278 million worldwide, making it a phenomenal success.

Actors

• Anna Faris as Cindy Campbell - She perfectly portrays the innocent, naive protagonist caught up in the murder mystery.
• Jon Abrahams as Bobby Prinze - He convincingly played the shady boyfriend of Cindy, offering a comedic take on the classic horror trope.
• Shawn Wayans as Ray Wilkins - His performance added another layer of humor and absurdity to the film.
• Marlon Wayans as Shorty Meeks - He wonderfully embodied the irreverent stoner, providing the audience with many laughs.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The title of the movie was originally going to be called "Last Summer I Screamed Because Halloween Fell on Friday the 13th."
• The Wayans brothers wrote their roles specifically for themselves.
• The Ghostface mask in the movie is actually a custom-made version because the filmmakers weren't able to obtain the rights to use the original.

Awards

The movie was a major success, winning the award for the most financially successful film in the horror spoof genre. Despite its comedic nature, the film also earned an award for Best Movie at the Teen Choice Awards in 2000.

Quotes

• "I said don't disturb me when I'm cleaning my room!" - Shorty Meeks
• "I see dead people." - Ghostface
• "The killer is out there. He's gonna kill me next." - Cindy Campbell

Music, Soundtrack

• The soundtrack was released by TVT Records and includes artists such as Public Enemy and Master P.
• The film features an original score by David Kitay.
• Several songs featured in the movie became famous because of their use in "Scary Movie," such as "Too Cool For School" by Fountains of Wayne.