Scary Movie 3

2003

Scary Movie 3

Critics Consensus

Though an improvement over the second Scary Movie, the laughs are still inconsistent.

35%

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54%

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Movie Info

While star Anna Faris returns for the third film in the Scary Movie series, the power behind the camera has shifted from the Wayans brothers to one of the Zucker brothers. The Zucker in question is David Zucker, and he's brought along his partner in movie-parody crime, Leslie Nielsen. This time around, aim is taken at such horror blockbusters as Signs and The Ring, while films of other genres, including Independence Day, 8 Mile, and The Matrix, are also lampooned. The plot finds Cindy (Faris) trying to help the president (Nielsen) thwart an alien attack while also facing crop circles and a mysterious video tape. In the spirit of the two Matrix sequels, Scary Movie 3 was shot back-to-back with Scary Movie 4. Queen Latifah, Charlie Sheen, and Eddie Griffin also star. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi
  • Rating:
    PG-13 (for pervasive crude and sexual humor, language, comic violence and drug references)
  • Genre:
    Comedy
  • Directed By:
    David Zucker
  • Written By:
    Pat Proft, Craig Mazin
  • In Theaters:
     wide
  • On Disc/Streaming:
  • Runtime:
  • Studio:
    Miramax Films

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Cast

Anna Faris
as Cindy
Charlie Sheen
as Tom
Simon Rex
as George
Anthony Anderson
as Mahalik
Regina Hall
as Brenda Meeks
Camryn Manheim
as Trooper Champlin
Drew Mikuska
as Cody
Jianna Ballard
as Sue
Queen Latifah
as Aunt ShaNeequa/The Oracle
Eddie Griffin
as Orpheus
Jeremy Piven
as Ross Giggins
Drew Mikusha
as Cody
Pamela Anderson
as Becca
Jenny McCarthy
as Kate
Leslie Nielsen
as President Harris
D.L. Hughley
as John Wilson
Ja Rule
as Agent Thompson
Denise Richards
as Annie
George Carlin
as The Architect
Carson Ward
Kevin Hart
as CJ
Marny Eng
as Tabitha
Naomi Lawson-Baird
as Sweet Tabitha
Lori Stewart
as Tabitha's Mother
Tim Stack
as Carson Ward
Elaine Klimaszewski
as Elaine
Diane Klimaszewski
as Diane
Darrell Hammond
as Father Muldoon
Dexter Bell
as Toilet Guy
Dame Lee
as Rapper No.1
Doron Bell Jr.
as Rapper No.2
Ajay Naidu
as Sayaman
William Taylor
as Mr. Meeks
Peter Boyle
William Forsythe
Patricia Idlette
as Mrs. Meeks
David Edwards
as Ralph
Frank C. Turner
as Mr. Meeks's Brother
Monica Dillon
as Brenda's Grandmother
Jim Bremner
as Guy in Chair
Edward Moss
as MJ
Deejay Jackson
as Zubie
Troy Yorke
as Alien No.1
Marco Soriano
as Alien No.2
Cliff Solomon
as Native American No.1
Byron Chief-Moon
as Native American No.2
Dolly Madsen
as Native American No.3
John Hainsworth
as Tracheotomy Man
Beverley Breuer
as Tracheotomy Wife
Jessie Young
as Girl Scout
Deanne Henry
as Tammy Fae Baker
Eric Breker
as Secret Serviceman Jones
Abigail Adams
as Wedding Guest
Simon Cowell
as Himself
Fat Joe
as Himself
Master P
as Himself
Macy Gray
as Herself
Redman
as Himself
Method Man
as Himself
Raekwon
as Himself
U-God
as Himself
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Audience Reviews for Scary Movie 3

  • Apr 06, 2015
    A more polished entry of the series, Scary Movie 3 boasts a more mature Anna Faris' protagonist Cindy Campbell into the franchise. Whilst it every so often references its ghetto american pie roots, the Wayans Brothers have fled the scene and that's probably for the best.
    Harry W Super Reviewer
  • Aug 24, 2013
    David Zucker continues the Scary Movie series, began by the Wayans brothers, with a hilarious third installment. Mainly parodying The Ring and Signs, Cindy, now a newscaster in DC, must uncover the mystery behind a video tape that kills the viewer after seven days, and its connection to alien crop circles. There are also clever spoofs of The Lord of the Rings, 8 Mile, The Others, and The Matrix Reloaded. Featuring performances by Anna Faris, Charlie Sheen, Pamela Anderson, George Carlin, and Leslie Nielsen, the cast is full of great comedic talent. Additionally, Zucker keeps the comedy PG-13 by focusing more on broad, slapstick humor. But while it's full of laughs and is entertaining, overall Scary Movie 3 is a mediocre parody film.
    Dann M Super Reviewer
  • Dec 02, 2011
    Scary Movie 3 is a hilarious film and is a good comedy, but the problem is that it just feels that now they are trying a little TOO hard to be stupid. The storyline is funny, and a great spoof. The cast is ok, the little boy and Charlie Sheen were hilarious, but Anna Farris is getting old. The jokes are great, but when I laughed I felt kind of stupid for laughing, is that wrong? Oh well, if you want a good spoof, watch this, if you actually wanna see a great spoof watch the first one.
    Bradley W Super Reviewer
  • Nov 29, 2011
    It was stupid most of the time, but I thought it was funny as hell.
    Stephen E Super Reviewer
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