Scary Movie (2026)
Movie · 2026 · Comedy, Horror · 1h 36m · R · English
Curator score: 0.6/10 (344.6K ratings)
Tagline: Every line will be crossed.
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.
Ratings:
- Curator score: 0.6/10
- IMDb: 5.4/10
- Letterboxd: 2.45/5
- Rotten Tomatoes: 22%
- Metacritic: 38
- TMDB: 5.5/10
Director: Michael Tiddes
Production: Miramax, Wayans Bros. Entertainment, Paramount Pictures
Cast: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Damon Wayans Jr., Gregg Wayans, Kim Wayans, Benny Zielke, Cameron Scott Roberts, Cheri Oteri, Chris Elliott, Dave Sheridan, Heidi Gardner, Lochlyn Munro, Olivia Rose Keegan, Ruby Snowber, Savannah Lee Nassif, Sydney Park, Jon Abrahams, Michael Leavy
Curator Review
Verdict: While 'Scary Movie' (2026) attempts to revive the franchise with a fresh take on horror comedy, it struggles to balance nostalgia with contemporary humor. The film has moments that resonate with fans of the genre, but it also falls into the trap of over-reliance on internet culture and references that may alienate some viewers.
Best for: Fans of horror comedies; Viewers looking for light-hearted entertainment; Those who enjoy pop culture references
Skip if: You dislike meta-humor; You're not a fan of the original series; You prefer more sophisticated comedy
Overview: The latest installment of the Scary Movie franchise attempts to capture the essence of its predecessors while injecting a modern twist. The film features a mix of nostalgic callbacks and contemporary pop culture references, which may resonate with younger audiences but could leave long-time fans wanting more depth. The humor is often hit-or-miss, relying heavily on internet memes and current trends that may not age well.
Worth noting: Despite its flaws, the film has its moments of absurdity that can provoke laughter, especially for viewers who enjoy a more chaotic and nonsensical approach to comedy. However, the reliance on shock value and edgy humor might not sit well with everyone. Overall, it's a mixed bag that might entertain some while leaving others unimpressed.
Top Letterboxd reviews:
- SamysWonderland: First official Six Seven joke in Cinema History. Instant 5 star.
- 𝐉: "You dressed up as Woody?"
"Nah, that's gay. I'm Jake Gyllenhaal from Brokeback Mountain." 🥀🕊️
- Dex: only the people who are chronically online (me) can get all the references
- 𝐑𝐨🥷: I can’t believe I’m saying this, but the Ghostface motive here is miles better than the one in Scream 7.
- Jaevis: Kpop marijuana hunters
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Topics: Comedy, Horror, Nostalgia, Meta, Parody, Pop culture
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Scary Movie (2026)
Movie · 2026 · Comedy, Horror · 1h 36m · R · English
Curator score: 0.6/10 (344.6K ratings)
Every line will be crossed.
Overview 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.
Ratings
Curator score: 0.6/10
IMDb: 5.4/10
Letterboxd: 2.45/5
Rotten Tomatoes: 22%
Metacritic: 38
TMDB: 5.5/10
Production Miramax, Wayans Bros. Entertainment, Paramount Pictures
Cast Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Damon Wayans Jr., Gregg Wayans, Kim Wayans, Benny Zielke, Cameron Scott Roberts, Cheri Oteri, Chris Elliott, Dave Sheridan, Heidi Gardner, Lochlyn Munro, Olivia Rose Keegan, Ruby Snowber, Savannah Lee Nassif, Sydney Park, Jon Abrahams, Michael Leavy
Curator Review
Verdict
While 'Scary Movie' (2026) attempts to revive the franchise with a fresh take on horror comedy, it struggles to balance nostalgia with contemporary humor. The film has moments that resonate with fans of the genre, but it also falls into the trap of over-reliance on internet culture and references that may alienate some viewers.
Best for
Fans of horror comedies
Viewers looking for light-hearted entertainment
Those who enjoy pop culture references
Skip if
You dislike meta-humor
You're not a fan of the original series
You prefer more sophisticated comedy
Overview
The latest installment of the Scary Movie franchise attempts to capture the essence of its predecessors while injecting a modern twist. The film features a mix of nostalgic callbacks and contemporary pop culture references, which may resonate with younger audiences but could leave long-time fans wanting more depth. The humor is often hit-or-miss, relying heavily on internet memes and current trends that may not age well.
Worth noting
Despite its flaws, the film has its moments of absurdity that can provoke laughter, especially for viewers who enjoy a more chaotic and nonsensical approach to comedy. However, the reliance on shock value and edgy humor might not sit well with everyone. Overall, it's a mixed bag that might entertain some while leaving others unimpressed.
Top Letterboxd reviews
SamysWonderland (5★) · 10896 likes
First official Six Seven joke in Cinema History. Instant 5 star.
𝐉 (3.5★) · 7993 likes
"You dressed up as Woody?"
"Nah, that's gay. I'm Jake Gyllenhaal from Brokeback Mountain." 🥀🕊️
Dex (2★) · 7600 likes
only the people who are chronically online (me) can get all the references
𝐑𝐨🥷 (3.5★) · 5953 likes
I can’t believe I’m saying this, but the Ghostface motive here is miles better than the one in Scream 7.
Jaevis (4★) · 5336 likes
Kpop marijuana hunters
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Topics
Comedy, Horror, Nostalgia, Meta, Parody, Pop culture
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