Scary Movie
Seen it?2026 | 96 min | Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
People are still talking about it, but just 23% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Twenty-six years after outrunning a suspiciously familiar masked killer, the Core Four are back in the killer's crosshairs and no horror movie IP is safe.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
23% on Rotten Tomatoes, 38 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$232 million worldwide on a $30 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 3.0 million people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Tiddes
- Anna FarisCindy
- Regina HallBrenda
- Marlon WayansShorty / 'Joe' / 'Tiffany' / Count Brolock
- Shawn WayansRay
- Olivia Rose KeeganSara
- Cameron Scott RobertsJack
- Savannah Lee NassifTuesday
- Sydney ParkDEI
- Gregg WayansBrad
- Benny ZielkeJess