Runtime: 88 minutes
Directed by: Keenan Ivory Wayans
Starring: Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Marlon & Shawn Wayans, Shannon Elizabeth, Lochlyn Munro
From: Miramix
A politically incorrect film I can share another amusing anecdote about. The first viewing was theatrically in 2000, the Saturday night it opened; some pals happened to be there also so I sat by them-more on that at the end. Yes, teen males at the time would love a movie like this; now, naturally my opinion isn’t the same as a 45-year-old dude. I did see it again between then and now-yet that was eons ago.
In addition, this will substitute a viewing of Scream 7. Before that sequel’s release, there was a struggle as to whether that should be even watched, due to the controversy, people thinking I’m taking a stance on something both trivial & serious, and what people would think… despite many Letterboxd users watching it anyhow. Well, the majority proclaiming Scream 7 as a stinker is a great excuse for me to not even bother.
Instead, I was glad to revisit this spoof of both Scream and I Know What You Did Last Summer; somehow, how constantly vulgar & crass this was had left my memory. Of course, the most tasteless moment (which involved the lead couple in a bedroom) was never forgotten, nor was one of the gags that aged the worst, involving the P.E. teacher Miss Mann. No disrespect against Jayne Trcka, who passed away just a few months ago.
The jokes didn’t always land (I’m not just referring to the dated material, either) yet Scary Movie wasn’t lacking in laughs nor in pointed jabs against a pair of movies that aren’t immune to mockery. Of course, it’s a little wacky that Dimension Films released this and the Scream films but I was reminded that this shouldn’t have been a surprise when (unfortunately) the name Harvey Weinstein appeared in the end credits as an executive producer. Thankfully, for every awkward moment involving the “mentally handicapped” Doofy, Anna Faris & Regina Hall were always entertaining. Heck, even Shannon Elizabeth was fun. I’m glad the first two are returning for the new film.
It was a relief that I could still entertained by this film, and be brought back to halcyon days of yore. The first sequel was seen by me, but the rest were skipped. With any luck, the new film coming out in a few months will be fun-will it be as vulgar as the original film, or should it even be that off-color? IMO, modern horror is especially ripe for mockery so I’ll be disappointed if Scary Movie 6 is bad.
As for that Saturday night screening back in 2000, I recall it as almost a full house. The dominant memory: the reaction to the aforementioned “most vulgar moment” that involved the two leads in a bedroom. The-ahem-climax was so shocking, everyone was still guffawing long into the next scene, resulting in one of my pals yelling to the projectionist, “Hey, rewind it back!” Who knows if Scary Movie 6 will elicit such a reaction from audiences.
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