‘Scary Movie’ Review Notes Title Confusion and Mixed Comedy Results

A recent review from Variety examines the latest entry in the comedy franchise, titled simply “Scary Movie.” The critic notes that the film really should have been called “Scary Movie 6,” highlighting a confusion regarding the franchise's numbering. The review suggests that the film relies heavily on self-referential humor, ultimately describing the effort as “so meta it’s meh.”

Despite the overall criticism, the review acknowledges that there are moments of success. It states that “every once in a while,” a gag manages to connect with the audience. One specific example highlighted involves the character Ray Wilkins, played by Shawn Wayans. In this scene, Wilkins gets up in front of a church congregation to declare that he is not gay. The joke continues as he proceeds to rattle off an “insanely” detailed list, a moment cited as one of the few choice gags that lands effectively.

The review portrays the film as having sparse comedic highlights amidst a largely underwhelming execution. While specific scenes like the church sequence with Shawn Wayans provide occasional laughs, the consensus leans toward the film being a mixed experience.