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Scary Movie

1991Movie1 h 22 min

50
MediocreGoodWatch score
50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Summary

On Halloween night, big-time nerd Warren attends a spookhouse in a small Texas town. But is the haunted house as harmless as it seems, or has a psychotic mental patient found a new stomping ground?

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You scare easily

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or uplift.

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Cast

Crew

Directed by
Daniel Erickson

Everyone

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Facts

October 18, 1991 · 1 h 22 min · Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
October 18, 1991
Runtime
1 h 22 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy, Horror, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

Whole-Plot Reference, Scary Movie, Deconstructor Fleet +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Scary Movie?"

Questions about Scary Movie

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Scary Movie?

In the United States, Scary Movie streams on Screambox and Cineverse, and it is free with ads on Plex, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Scary Movie worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 4.9 and Letterboxd 2.9 out of 5).

Will Scary Movie scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 9 of 10.

Will Scary Movie make me laugh?

Serious

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 0 of 4.

What tropes does Scary Movie use?

Whole-Plot ReferenceScary MovieDeconstructor FleetBlack Dude Dies FirstToilet HumorThe Brainless BeautyIn-Theater PosterSassy Black WomanButt-MonkeyGenre BlindnessLampshade HangingThe Fooland 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 tropes for it, including Whole-Plot Reference, Scary Movie, and Deconstructor Fleet.