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Movie Review: 'Scary Movie' Lacks Perspective, Laughs

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"Scary Movie," in theaters Friday, lacks the perceptive focus of the 2000 satire that launched the franchise despite the Wayans family's return.

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The Scary Movie franchise is returning to cinemas after a 13-year hiatus to dust off the horror parody genre it once defined. The sixth installment, directed by American Michael Tiddes, attempts to break with cancel culture and get back to the comedy's gritty roots. The obvious attraction is the return of the original American cast, brothers Marlon and Shawn Wayans, along with Anna Faris and Regina Hall.

Lean Right

The sixth installment of "Scary Movie" is still standing and stomping on the same spot as when the series started 25 years ago. It's tired jokes about gays, sluts and virgins once again, writes Hynek Pallas.

Returning after more than a decade always involves risks. “Scary Movie 6” tries to dialogue with the internet, political correctness and recent terror, while seeking to preserve its mocking identity. It does not always succeed

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  • 34% of the sources lean Left, 33% of the sources are Center, 33% of the sources lean Right
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/Film broke the news on Thursday, June 4, 2026.
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