Scary Movie review The sixth Scary Movie, with a reassembled cast including the Wayans brothers, Anna Faris, and Regina Hall, attempts to reboot the franchise by parodying recent horror films, particularly the Scream series. While it features some visual gags and references to various horror titles, the humor is inconsistent, and the film relies heavily on familiar tropes and outdated jokes. Despite the return of beloved characters and a familiar formula, the movie struggles to offer fresh satire, ultimately feeling like a callback rather than a revitalized entry.

• The sixth Scary Movie aims to reboot the franchise, bringing back original stars Marlon and Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris, and Regina Hall.
• The film parodies recent horror hits, with a particular focus on the Scream franchise, including its sixth installment.
• Humor is inconsistent, with some jokes landing and others falling flat, sometimes relying on outdated or uninspired gags.
• The movie references a wide range of horror films, including Final Destination, Terrifier, Sinners, Longlegs, Smile, Ma, and Nosferatu.
• Despite its attempts at humor and parody, the film is criticized for its lack of originality and reliance on tired comedic tropes.
• The review notes that the Wayans brothers’ primary interest in the franchise seems to be professional rather than a deep fandom of the horror genre.