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Scary Movie 2 2001

“No more mercy. No more shame. No more sequels - honest! - We lied.”

★ 5.8/10 · 5,270 votes R Comedy Released
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What is Scary Movie 2?

Scary Movie 2 is an American dark comedy film released by Dimension Films on July 4, 2001. Directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans, the production functions as a horror comedy spoof that parodies the slasher, horror, and mystery genres.

Type
Film
Year
2001
Status
Released
Runtime
82 minutes
Release date
Jul 4, 2001
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Brad Grey Pictures, Gold/Miller Productions, Wayans Bros. Entertainment
Budget
$45,000,000
Revenue
$141,220,678
Genres
Comedy
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Overview

Scary Movie 2 is an American dark comedy film released by Dimension Films on July 4, 2001. Directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans, the production functions as a horror comedy spoof that parodies the slasher, horror, and mystery genres. The plot follows a group of students, including characters Cindy Campbell and Brenda Meeks, who are tricked by their professor into visiting a mansion known as Hell House for a school project. Once the group arrives at the haunted mansion, murderous high jinks ensue. The film features a cast that includes Anna Faris, Marlon Wayans, Regina Hall, Antony Acker, and Mark Barrett. Produced on a budget of 45 million dollars, the movie grossed 141 million dollars worldwide. Upon its release, the film received largely negative reviews from critics. The movie was followed by a sequel titled Scary Movie 3, which was released in 2003. The film is currently available to audiences through various streaming platforms, including Netflix, Prime Video, and Pluto TV.

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Should you watch it?

“A group of students encounters murderous high jinks after being tricked into visiting a haunted mansion.”

Reasons to watch
  • parodies iconic horror classics
  • supernatural extension of the first film
Keep in mind
  • received largely negative reviews from critics

Watch it if you enjoy dark comedies that spoof well-known horror and slasher films.

This film is a dark comedy that features satirical portrayals of horror and slasher genre tropes.

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Frequently asked questions

Who directed the film?

The film was directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans.

When was the film released?

Scary Movie 2 was released on July 4, 2001.

What is the premise?

A group of students is tricked by a professor into visiting a mansion called Hell House for a project.

Is there a sequel?

Yes, a sequel titled Scary Movie 3 was released in 2003.

What movies does it parody?

The film parodies horror classics such as The Exorcist and Poltergeist, as well as the film Hannibal.