Directed by: Malcolm D. Lee
Starring: Regina Hall, Marlon Wayans, Pete Davidson, Jenna Ortega, Ken Jeong
Produced by: Dimension Films
Franchise: Scary Movie
After over a decade away from the big screen, Scary Movie 6 (2025) attempts to revive the beloved horror-parody franchise that dominated early-2000s comedy. This time around, it takes on a new generation of horror hits like Smile, M3GAN, Talk to Me, and even Five Nights at Freddy’s—but not without throwing in absurd stabs at TikTok culture, AI paranoia, and even celebrity trials.
If you’re looking for a coherent plot, you’re in the wrong theater—but here’s the gist: A haunted doll possessed by the ghost of a failed YouTuber begins terrorizing a suburban family. Meanwhile, a ragtag group of survivors, influencers, and conspiracy theorists tries to uncover the truth, all while parodying every major horror trope of the past five years.
Cue demonic Zoom calls, cursed smart fridges, possessed animatronics, and a meta-horror film inside a horror film… inside a parody. It’s chaotic, crude, and proudly ridiculous.
Regina Hall and Marlon Wayans return to their roots with high-energy, over-the-top performances that carry much of the film’s comedic weight. New additions like Pete Davidson (as a clueless ghost hunter) and Jenna Ortega (playing a satire of her Wednesday character) bring fresh flair, while Ken Jeong steals scenes with his usual manic brilliance.
There are also surprise cameos—from horror directors, viral influencers, and even a hilarious AI-generated version of Nicolas Cage.
Director Malcolm D. Lee, who also directed Scary Movie 5, brings a more modern, fast-paced editing style to the sequel. The film leans heavily into slapstick, gross-out humor, and cultural satire, often relying on meme references and shock gags. Not all jokes land, but the sheer volume means you're bound to laugh at least a few times—even if it's just from disbelief.
What makes Scary Movie 6 work (when it does) is its unapologetic silliness and pop culture awareness. It knows it’s dumb, and it never pretends otherwise.
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Nostalgic returns from original cast
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Creative parodies of recent horror trends
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Rapid-fire joke structure keeps energy high
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Playful jabs at Gen Z and internet culture
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Great physical comedy and visual gags
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Humor is hit-or-miss and often juvenile
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Lacks the sharpness of the original entries
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Over-reliance on memes may date the film quickly
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Weak story structure and uneven pacing
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Some cameos feel forced or unnecessary
Scary Movie 6 doesn’t reinvent the spoof genre—it dunks it in slime and TikTok filters, then sets it loose on the latest horror icons. While it may not win over critics, it succeeds in what it sets out to do: deliver chaotic, dumb, and sometimes hilarious fun for fans of the franchise and anyone who loves watching horror get mocked with reckless abandon.
