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Scary Movie 2

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13% Tomatometer 110 Reviews 52% Popcornmeter 250,000+ Ratings
All the scary movie characters are back in a laugh packed sequel that scares up even more irreverent fun than the original. Marlon Wayans and Anna Faris lead a stellar cast that takes extreme pleasure in skewering Hollywood's most frightening feature films and spoofing popular culture. Starring Regina Hall, Christopher Kennedy Masterson, Tori Spelling and Tim Curry, Chris Elliott and James Woods, nothing's sacred and anything goes in this outlandish must-see comedy hit.

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Instead of being funny, this gross-out sequel plays like a sloppy, rushed-out product.

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Nell Minow Common Sense Media 12/28/2010
2/5
Dumb humor, insults and gallons of bodily fluids. Go to Full Review
Alan Morrison Empire Magazine 12/30/2006
1/5
Scarily awful -- this spoof horror franchise needs a stake driven through its heart, and quick... Go to Full Review
Time Out 02/09/2006
It shows no understanding of or insight into the genre it's attempting to parody, nor indeed of cinema in general. Go to Full Review
Sharai Bohannon Horror Movie Blog 6d
'Scary Movie 2' is a misfire. Go to Full Review
Dan DiNicola The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY) 04/30/2024
C
A series of gags that indicate the task for the seven writers led by the Wayans Brothers was more enforced labor than creative fun. Go to Full Review
Matthew Rozsa matthewrozsa.com 04/26/2021
1.5/4
Scary Movie 2 is indefensible on every artistic and comedic level... yet I will still stand up for its fans. Go to Full Review
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Max C. @Maxtherealmovierater1 20h Honestly not the best honestly even though it’s humorous since it is for the whole movie it just throws me off still better than the first one See more TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch 1d Scary Movie 2 continues the parody style of the first film with even more outrageous and over-the-top comedy. It takes aim at popular horror movies of its time, especially supernatural and haunted house tropes, and turns them into nonstop absurd jokes and exaggerated situations. The humor is very adult-oriented, relying heavily on sexual jokes, gross-out comedy, and constant slapstick energy. Not every joke lands, but the film’s commitment to being completely ridiculous is what makes it entertaining in its own chaotic way. The cast fully commits to the tone. The Wayans brothers help drive the film’s energy, while Anna Faris once again stands out with her exaggerated performance that fits perfectly into the parody style and carries many of the funniest moments. Like the first film, Scary Movie 2 works because it knows exactly what it is. It is not trying to be realistic or serious, and that self-awareness makes it easier to enjoy. See more Andrew L @RT39837635 3d The worst of the entire franchise. A confusing story where our heroes are in a haunted house. The storyline doesn't make much sense, which is why, after this movie, Hollywood agreed that if the franchise was going to continue, it was going to need a change. See more Nathan J. @NathanDirector 4d Rating: 5.4/10 ⭐️ Prepping for the new 2026 film. Expected a different vibe, but the unhinged haunted house spoofing honestly still brings nostalgic laughs. What Worked: • Seeing them spoof The Haunting and The Exorcist honestly hit the spot. • Tim Curry is brilliant; his theatrical energy totally carries his scenes. • The stylized fight between Cindy and the possessed caretaker totally pops. The Friction: • The pacing really dragged for me in the middle, relying heavily on random pop culture gags. • Repetitive crude shock humor honestly pulled me out of the breezy vibe. • Hanson’s gross dining room scene went on way too long. Verdict: Watch for campy laughs. Skip if crude humor annoys you. See more Dixie M. @DMDarne123 5d This movie is the funniest classic I have ever watched. 😆😂 See more Johnathon W @Hoppynsc May 7 Another fun horror movie satire that works when mocking horror films but stutters when going outside the lines. The cast is solid and all having fun, with Chris Elliot stealing the show as Hanson with his creepy hand. Behind the camera, the Wayans continue having fun mocking scary movies, this time focusing on haunted houses but when they go for movies in general, it falls apart a bit (the Charlie's Angels spoof is more annoying that funny). Overall, a fun watch and the last the Wayans did. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis All the scary movie characters are back in a laugh packed sequel that scares up even more irreverent fun than the original. Marlon Wayans and Anna Faris lead a stellar cast that takes extreme pleasure in skewering Hollywood's most frightening feature films and spoofing popular culture. Starring Regina Hall, Christopher Kennedy Masterson, Tori Spelling and Tim Curry, Chris Elliott and James Woods, nothing's sacred and anything goes in this outlandish must-see comedy hit.
Director
Keenen Ivory Wayans
Producer
Eric L. Gold
Screenwriter
Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Alyson Fouse, Greg Grabianski, Dave Polsky, Michael Anthony Snowden, Craig Wayans
Production Co
Brad Grey Productions, Wayan Bros. Entertainment, Gold/Miller Productions
Rating
R (Language|Drugs|Sexual Content)
Genre
Comedy, Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 4, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 2, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$71.3M
Runtime
1h 23m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)