Parody films have been round in Hollywood for a very long time however one from the 2000s in all probability did it higher than virtually any others. Essentially the most notable parody movies embody Airplane!, The Bare Gun, and Spaceballs (which is getting a remake), however by the point the ’90s ended, they have been type of throwing in the towel.
Even the favored Austin Powers franchise had misplaced some steam after the ’90s. Nonetheless, parody films discovered new success with the arrival of a franchise from the minds of the Wayans household. They already had hits within the style with I am Gonna Git You Sucka and Do not Be A Menace to South Central Whereas Ingesting Your Juice within the Hood.
Whereas these films have been nice, the work that the Wayans Brothers did in 2000 was their finest. Not solely did the movie work to proceed their legacy however it additionally helped launch a handful of profitable careers for different actors and a whole franchise. And with a brand new sequel on the way in which, it is the perfect time to rewatch the film.
Why You Ought to Watch Scary Film On Paramount+
It is One Of The Finest Parody Films Ever
Scary Film is accessible to stream on Paramount+. The movie was launched on the excellent time because it was in a position to parody horror movies from the ’90s that have been nonetheless contemporary within the minds of moviegoers like Scream, I Know What You Did Final Summer time, and even different flicks like The Matrix and The Standard Suspects.
Whereas opinions weren’t completely glowing, Scary Film has the perfect vital reception of any installment within the franchise and it holds up surprisingly effectively 25 years later. What really makes it so rewatchable so a few years later is the gifted solid.
Marlon and Shawn Wayans are hilarious in Scary Film and helped write the movie. Whereas they have been nice collectively, the film additionally managed to introduce the world to a number of future stars. Anna Faris went on to turn out to be a comedy star, whereas Regina Corridor is one in every of Hollywood’s most versatile actors.
Scary Film Is Ultimate To Watch Earlier than The New Sequel
Scary Film 6 Is On The Method
Scary Film was a rousing success from a industrial standpoint, grossing greater than $275 million on a small $19 million funds. That made it apparent to supply a handful of sequels. A couple of yr later, Scary Film 2 arrived and once more discovered success on the field workplace.
The Wayans Brothers departed the franchise after that second installment and issues slipped from there. Although Scary Film 3 nonetheless made some huge cash, the subsequent two follow-ups made much less and fewer, whereas the vital reception solely acquired worse. Scary Film 5 did not even embody Faris and Corridor, as principally your entire staff from the primary was gone.
That film arrived in 2013 and the franchise appeared lifeless however 13 years later, Scary Film 6 is confirmed to be on the horizon. The very best information is that the Wayans Brothers are returning as writers and producers.
With the Wayans again, that makes watching their first Scary Film once more a terrific transfer and will get you completely arrange for the way forward for the collection.
The horror style has seen some inventive movies launched since Scary Film 5, giving the brand new installment quite a bit to work with. With the Wayans again, that makes watching their first Scary Film once more a terrific transfer and will get you completely arrange for the way forward for the collection.
Scary Film
7/10
- Launch Date
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July 7, 2000
- Runtime
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88 minutes
- Director
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Keenen Ivory Wayans
- Writers
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Jason Friedberg, Shawn Wayans, Phil Beauman, Buddy Johnson, Aaron Seltzer, Marlon Wayans
