Review of Scary Movie (1991) by Matt R — 27 Nov 2012

A often-times hilarious spoof of slasher flicks.

This review of Scary Movie (1991) was written by Matt R on 27 Nov 2012.

Scary Movie has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Tyler J (417) on 07 Jan 2017

Some really funny bits in this film. Not seen it for a long time. Grew up with these movies…

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By John L (999) on 09 Mar 2017

Scary Movie is not meant to be taken seriously, judging by the jokes being thrown at the wall and hoping that they stick…

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By Isaac H (391) on 28 Dec 2016

This one is actually pretty good. Doofy and main two leads are really funny…

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By Cody M (1,392) on 28 Oct 2017

It brought the spoof level back on track…

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By Jack G (1,167) on 04 Jan 2016

Great film to set up the spoof franchise…

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By Robbie V (172) on 02 Oct 2016

Stupid, gross, occasionally offensive...but pretty funny…

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By Jesse F (404) on 11 Jul 2016

A beautifully hilarious masterpiece for it's take on spoofing slasher flicks…

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By Gareth R (286) on 17 Jul 2018

This is probably one of the funniest movies ever. I'm not even joking. A MUST WATCH. The Wayans brothers are GENIUSSSSS for this…

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By Gmd E (53) on 09 Jul 2016

A movie that's shows how to create a good parody.Funny clever and inventive.Sadly,from the third movie,downfall started…

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By Petros T (610) on 09 Aug 2016

Scary Movie ranks as a very pleasant diversion…

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