New ‘Scary Movie’ Trailer Features Return of the Original Cast

The latest Scream film had a record-breaking opening weekend, even if it wasn’t a critical success. This makes it a perfect time to bring back Scary Movie, the comedy series known for spoofing horror films like Scream.

The first Scary Movie came out in 2000 and was a huge success, earning much more money than the original Scream film. A total of five Scary Movie films were made. Keenan Ivory Wayans directed the first two, David Zucker directed the next two, and Malcolm D. Lee directed the final installment in 2013, which was written by Zucker and Pat Proft.

The latest installment, simply titled Scary Movie, much like the fifth Scream film, was directed by Michael Tiddes. However, it brings back many familiar faces from the original movies. The Wayans brothers wrote and produced it, and Marlon and Shawn Wayans return to their roles. Anna Faris and Regina Hall, who starred in earlier films, also reprise their parts.

The first trailer for the new movie debuted in theaters before screenings of Scream 7 last weekend. It features references to popular recent horror films, including Scream VI, M3GAN, Halloween, and Terrifier, among others.

The official description of the new Scary Movie claims it will satirize and ultimately dismiss the idea of ‘cancel culture’.

Twenty-six years after escaping a masked killer who looks awfully familiar (Ghostface), the stars of Scary Movie – Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris, and Regina Hall – are back in danger, and no horror franchise is safe from being parodied. They’re joined by returning cast members and new faces to poke fun at the current obsession with reboots, remakes, and sequels, as well as all the latest horror trends. Nothing is off-limits, and the Wayans brothers are ready to satirize the very idea of “cancel culture.”

Scary Movie is scheduled to open in theaters on June 12.

The Best Horror Movie of Every Movie of the 1980s

1980: The Shining

I remember when Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining first came out, it was pretty controversial! Stephen King, the author of the book, actually came out against it – he didn’t approve of the actors Kubrick chose and really disliked how much the film changed his story. Most critics weren’t fans either, and unbelievably, the movie even received a few Razzie nominations, including one for Kubrick as Worst Director! Can you believe that? Nowadays, most people see The Shining as a brilliant, unsettling, and truly creepy horror film, but Stephen King? He still doesn’t seem to be on board.

1981: An American Werewolf in London

John Landis is famous for directing comedies like Kentucky Fried Movie, The Blues Brothers, and National Lampoon’s Animal House. However, his film An American Werewolf in London is genuinely terrifying – and surprisingly funny too. The story centers around two backpackers attacked by a wolf; one dies, and the other transforms into a werewolf during the full moon. The incredible transformation effects, created by Rick Baker, are a standout achievement of 1980s horror, and the film doesn’t shy away from a dark and realistic ending.

1982: The Thing

John Carpenter’s The Thing isn’t just another scary movie; it’s a truly unsettling film with incredibly creepy monster effects. Beyond the visuals, the story explores deep fears of paranoia and distrust as a remote Antarctic research base is infiltrated by a shapeshifting alien. It leaves you wondering who – if anyone – you can believe, and maybe suggests keeping a flamethrower handy…

1983: Videodrome

If you enjoy movies that combine striking, disturbing imagery with insightful social criticism, check out Videodrome. It follows a cynical TV executive (James Woods) who discovers a strange, underground broadcast called Videodrome—filled with shocking sex and violence. He quickly starts airing it on his station, and as he investigates its source, he’s pulled into a bizarre world where television isn’t just entertainment—it’s become a kind of religion, and maybe even reality itself. David Cronenberg’s Videodrome remains a relevant and powerful look at how television affects our minds.

1984: A Nightmare on Elm Street

Movies often tap into the world of dreams, but few are as effectively frightening as A Nightmare on Elm Street. This terrifying film, directed by Wes Craven, is a classic of the horror genre. While it spawned several sequels, none have quite captured the raw, unsettling fear of the original. Robert Englund’s portrayal of Freddy Krueger – the dream-stalking villain with the bladed gloves – became iconic and defined the decade’s horror landscape.

1985: The Return of the Living Dead

Though George A. Romero is often most associated with Night of the Living Dead, he actually co-wrote the film with John Russo. Russo then created Return of the Living Dead in 1985, a horror-comedy where zombies crave human brains. The story begins when a couple of punks mistakenly release a dangerous toxin that reanimates corpses in their town. Directed by Dan O’Bannon, who also co-created Alien, the film is known for being dark, shocking, and surprisingly funny.

1986: Aliens

According to director James Cameron, he originally pitched the idea for an Alien sequel to Fox with a simple visual: he wrote the word “alien” and added an “s” to make “aliens,” then transformed the “s” into a dollar sign to represent the potential profit. Fox approved, Cameron got the job, and the result was one of the most acclaimed sequels ever made. While Aliens features significantly more of the creatures than Ridley Scott’s original film, it remains centered on Sigourney Weaver’s character, Ellen Ripley, and explores powerful themes of motherhood and trauma.

1987: Evil Dead II

A mix of sequel and remake, Evil Dead II improved upon the original The Evil Dead by making it more intense, gory, and hilarious. Director Sam Raimi and star Bruce Campbell brilliantly combined gruesome horror with slapstick comedy, carving out a unique space for themselves in the horror genre. While a bit rough around the edges, Evil Dead II remains incredibly influential and enjoyable.

1988: Dead Ringers

David Cronenberg’s Dead Ringers isn’t quite as flashy as Videodrome, but it’s still deeply unsettling. The film centers on identical twin gynecologists – both played by Jeremy Irons – and how their close, almost inseparable bond begins to unravel when they both become involved with the same patient, Genevieve Bujold. As their lives fall apart, the movie features some truly frightening and graphic body horror, with even the surgical tools being enough to disturb viewers.

1989: Tetsuo: The Iron Man

Rounding out our list of body horror films is 1989’s Tetsuo: The Iron Man. It’s a truly bizarre and unsettling movie, full of surreal images that even David Lynch might admire. The film explores the disturbing transformations of people who start growing metal parts. At just 67 minutes long, it’s not a typical horror movie—or even a typical movie at all. But its strange and haunting visuals will stay with you long after it ends.

2026-03-02 17:57