SCARY MOVIE: SCARY REVIEWS

The new Scary Movie film, aptly named Scary Movie (even though it is the sixth one in the franchise) is finally here.

Early reviews and ratings are in and they are scary. But don’t let that put you off.

Even though they are terrible, this latest outing, is at the moment, the second highest rated in the franchise after the original Scary Movie back in 2000.

That seems to be the trend with the Scary Movie films. Low ratings. High viewership. Everyone knows them. Everyone has a favourite (mine’s the third one). Everyone has one they don’t like (mine’s the fifth). But at the same time, they are collectively held in regard to be a below average movie franchise.

So the reason they kept getting made is:

• People still pay to see them, lots of them.

• Cheap to make (relatively).

• Returns are huge. They are a cash cow.

THE FINANCIALS

1. Scary Movie (2000)

• Budget (Money Spent): $19 million

• Worldwide Gross (Money Made): $278 million

• Details: The massive breakout hit, easily the most profitable film of the series, launching the Wayans brothers’ iconic spoof.

2. Scary Movie 2 (2001)

• Budget (Money Spent): $45 million

• Worldwide Gross (Money Made): $141 million

• Details: Though a financial success, it suffered a dip in both overall revenue and critical reception compared to the first.

3. Scary Movie 3 (2003)

• Budget (Money Spent): $45 million

• Worldwide Gross (Money Made): $220 million

• Details: The Wayans brothers departed the franchise, but the series rebounded in revenue with director David Zucker.

4. Scary Movie 4 (2006)

• Budget (Money Spent): $40 million

• Worldwide Gross (Money Made): $178 million

• Details: Continued the successful parody formula and held the franchise opening weekend record for 20 years.

5. Scary Movie 5 (2013)

• Budget (Money Spent): $20 million

• Worldwide Gross (Money Made): $78 million

• Details: The lowest-performing film in the franchise, which resulted in a long hiatus for the series.

6. Scary Movie (2026)

• Budget (Money Spent): $30 million

• Worldwide Gross (Money Made): Over $56 million (Opening Weekend Alone)

• Details: The Wayans brothers returned to helm this Miramax/Paramount relaunch, which became the biggest opening in franchise history. 

So don’t let all the negative hype put you off going to see it.

If you liked any of the others, you may get a kick out of this one.

I haven’t seen it yet, so don’t listen to me lol.

SCARY MOVIE

RELEASED: 11th JUNE