These gags are hardly the height of inspiration, but it could be that people laugh at them because they're not as pathetic as a character having a penis jabbed through his head like an ice pick.

| Oct 19, 2018

The Wayans brothers just want to make us laugh... And for the first 20 minutes, they do. After that the gag-rate plummets, and it's a long haul to the credits.

| Oct 19, 2018

| Original Score: B | Sep 7, 2011

| Original Score: B | Feb 4, 2010

The kind of thing that leads to sleepless nights -- from severely bruised rib cages.

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/4 | Oct 10, 2003

The air of desperation is emphasised by the insistence on padding out horror-movie gags with crude Farrelly-style humour.

| Dec 2, 2002

There's energy and glee in the movie, as if the Wayans brothers were still little boys, desperately working to out-gross each other. Naughty little boys and girls everywhere, even those who have officially grown up, will appreciate their commitment.

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/4 | Mar 22, 2002

Would it be asking too much if the hit-and-miss jokes could maybe nudge an inch beyond the obvious?

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/5 | May 10, 2001

Everyone plays his or her part with just enough unself-conscious seriousness for the jokes to work.

Full Review | Jan 1, 2000

Among today's rude, crude and gleefully non-PC comedies, Scary Movie can be so funny it's scary.

Full Review | Jan 1, 2000

The satire is sharp and knowing.

Full Review | Jan 1, 2000

Practically guaranteed to make you laugh until you're ashamed of yourself.

Full Review | Jan 1, 2000

To get your money's worth, you need to be familiar with the various teenage horror franchises, and if you are, Scary Movie delivers the goods.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Jan 1, 2000

Anybody who needs a good laugh can find it at Scary Movie.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Jan 1, 2000

The film is deadly funny.

| Jan 1, 2000

Scary Movie is a good showcase for a talented, youthful cast, and the film is carried with aplomb by newcomer Faris, a fearless comedian and an appealing ingnue.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Jan 1, 2000

Anything resembling taste, wit or political correctness is strictly prohibited.

Full Review | Jan 1, 2000

Like most gag-driven farces, it's a hit or miss affair.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Jan 1, 2000

A movie that keeps testing just how low it can go.

Full Review | Original Score: 1/4 | Jan 1, 2000

Usually what you're laughing at is ugliness.

Full Review | Jan 1, 2000