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Scary Movie 6: Critics Slam Reboot's Predictable Plot
5 Jun
Summary
- Scary Movie franchise returns after 13 years with a new installment.
- Critics have panned the film, citing predictable plots and outdated jokes.
- The reboot features original cast members spoofing recent horror movies.
The long-dormant Scary Movie franchise has returned to theaters after a 13-year absence. The latest installment, titled simply Scary Movie, has unfortunately been met with significant critical disappointment. Early reviews indicate a Rotten Tomatoes score of 32 percent, with Metacritic showing a 37.
Despite the return of the original "Core Four" cast members – Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris, and Regina Hall – the film has struggled to impress. The reboot aims to spoof a decade of horror movies, including recent popular titles, but critics are finding the plot predictable and the humor outdated.
This reception contrasts with the franchise's history of meta-humor and absurdist gags. Some viewers have described the reboot as a "dreadful reboot" with "tired, miserable ideas for comedy." Marlon Wayans had previously warned that the film might "offend people" due to its no-holds-barred approach to satire.
