Key Takeaways:
• Paramount and Miramax plan to revive the Scary Movie series with a sixth installment in 2025.
• A revisit of Scary Movie 2, directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans, takes us back to the iconic classics it parodies.
• The cast of Scary Movie 2 includes leading names like Anna Faris, Regina Hall and Shawn and Marlon Wayans.
• The revamp of Scary Movie series gives audiences a chance to measure and compare it with its predecessors.
It was just a few months earlier that Paramount and Miramax stirred up excitement among fans by announcing their plans to breathe new life into the Scary Movie series. They are set to launch Scary Movie 6 in theaters by 2025. This big news got us thinking – let's go back in time and revisit the series that kept us on the edge of our seats, laughing out loud. After looking at Scary Movie in our last month's blog, now it's high time we moved to Scary Movie 2, which you can watch HERE if you missed it. Check out more about it in the video above.
A Peek Into the Parody
Scary Movie 2, directed by the talented Keenen Ivory Wayans, was a craft of big names like Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Alyson Fouse, Greg Grabianski, Dave Polsky, Michael Anthony Snowden, and Craig Wayans who penned the script. The film is the supernatural extension of the first movie, taking a playful jab at the iconic horror classics such as The Exorcist, House on Haunted Hill and Poltergeist. But it doesn't stop there—it boldly parodies newer films like Hannibal and What Lies Beneath as well as popular figures from Mission: Impossible 2 and Charlie's Angels.
Who's In It?
Scary Movie 2 boasted an impressive line-up of stars. Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Christopher Masterson, Kathleen Robertson lead the cast. They are joined by David Cross, Tim Curry, Tori Spelling, Chris Elliott, James Woods, Andy Richter, Richard Moll, Veronica Cartwright, Natasha Lyonne, and Beetlejuice. A cracking ensemble indeed!
Revisiting Scary Movie 2
Our revisitation of Scary Movie 2 is brought to you by Tyler Nichols, who played multiple roles as the writer, narrator and editor, while its production was handled by Tyler and John Fallon. Berge Garabedian takes credit as the executive producer.
Now, we want to know your opinions. How would you compare Scary Movie 2 with its predecessor? Is it better, worse, or up to the same standard as the first Scary Movie? Let's start a conversation; leave a comment below.
Catch Previous Revisits
You can catch two previously revisited movies below, and for more such trips down memory lane, check out the JoBlo Horror Originals channel. Consider subscribing while you are at it!
So, that's our revisit to Scary Movie 2, a classic in its own right. We hope it got you even more excited for the upcoming Scary Movie 6 and has reminded you of the laughs the series has provided so far. Stay tuned for more revisits coming your way and remember, in horror and laughs, we will keep finding reasons to revisit! What's next under the spotlight? Well, you'll just have to wait and see!
Don't forget to leave a comment sharing your thoughts and ranking of Scary Movie 2 and tell us how much you're looking forward to the next installment. Your feedback makes our day! Until next time, happy watching!
