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Scary Movie 5
2013 88 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★3.2
Comedy
Director: Malcolm D. Lee, David Zucker
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Description
Home with their newly-formed family, happy parents Dan and Jody are haunted by sinister, paranormal activities. Determined to expel the insidious force, they install security cameras and discover their family is being stalked by an evil dead demon.
Budget:
$20M
US Gross:
$32.02M
Worldwide:
$78.61M
Starring
Simon Rex
Actor
Ashley Tisdale
Actor
Charlie Sheen
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 2014
— Worst Sequel, Remake or Ripoff
Razzie Awards 2014
— Worst Screen Ensemble
Key opinion
Scary Movie 5 is widely considered a significant decline for the franchise, criticized for abandoning the clever wit of its predecessors in favor of crude slapstick and repetitive gags. While a small subset of viewers finds value in its absurdity and celebrity cameos, the general consensus is that the film lacks a coherent script and the charm provided by former leads like Anna Faris.
| Acting | The departure of Anna Faris removes the central comedic anchor that previously defined the franchise's identity. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay relies on tired tropes, recycled plot points, and crude toilet humor rather than the sharp satire that characterized earlier entries. | |
| Direction | The direction is perceived as flat and uninspired, failing to modernize the parody format or maintain a consistent tone. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the cast's performance are divided; some critics find the ensemble—including Simon Rex and Lidia Porto—engaging, while others view the performances as overacted and unconvincing. | |
| Humor | The humor is polarizing; while most dismiss it as juvenile and unfunny, a minority of viewers appreciates its chaotic, low-brow atmosphere and specific slapstick moments. |