Scary Movie
dir. Keenen Ivory Wayans · 2000
Feature
Moral Ambiguity
Mood
Comedic
Look
bright, exaggerated colors with a mix of slapstick and parody elements
Structure
episodic with a series of comedic set pieces
Plot
A group of teenagers including Cindy Campbell and Bobby Prinze, accidentally hit a man when driving, and dispose of the body, but now they are being stalked by a very recognisable masked killer. The victim count increases, whilst Cindy must survive the carnage that has she has seen in so many films before.
Why watch
"Scary Movie" is a riotous parody that cleverly dissects the horror genre while delivering a relentless barrage of laughs. With its absurd take on slasher tropes and a cast of endearingly clueless characters, this film invites viewers to revel in the chaos of teenage misadventures and the absurdity of horror conventions.
Cultural context
rise of parody films in the early 2000sthe evolution of slasher filmsyouth culture and horror fandomthe impact of the internet on film critique