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Scary Movie 4
2006 83 min United States of America PG-13 18+
★5.0
Comedy
Director: David Zucker
Trailers
Description
Cindy finds out the house she lives in is haunted by a little boy and goes on a quest to find out who killed him and why. Also, Alien "Tr-iPods" are invading the world and she has to uncover the secret in order to stop them.
Budget:
$40M
US Gross:
$90.71M
Worldwide:
$178.71M
Starring
Anna Faris
Actor
Regina Hall
Actor
Craig Bierko
Actor
Awards
1 win & 3 nominations total
Key opinion
Scary Movie 4 polarizes audiences, functioning as a collection of loosely linked sketches that either delight fans of the series' formula or alienate those seeking narrative cohesion. While some viewers find its parody of 2006 blockbusters like 'Saw' and 'War of the Worlds' hilarious, many critics argue the franchise has lost its wit and become increasingly repetitive.
| Screenplay | The film relies heavily on a disjointed, vignette-style structure that lacks a coherent narrative thread. | |
| Humor | The effectiveness of the humor is highly subjective, creating a divide between those who enjoy the slapstick parody and those who find the jokes predictable, crude, or unfunny. | |
| Production | The production succeeds in faithfully recreating sets and visual aesthetics from the horror and thriller films it satirizes. | |
| Acting | The performances are inconsistent, with some viewers praising the returning leads while others find the acting stiff or uninspired. | |
| Accessibility | The film requires viewers to have specific knowledge of the source material being parodied in order to be understood or enjoyed. |