Scary Movie (film series)
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Scary Movie is a series of American parody films, mainly focusing on spoofing horror films. The films have a combined gross of almost $900 million at the worldwide box office. The two recurring actresses are Anna Faris and Regina Hall as Cindy Campbell and Brenda Meeks, appearing in all installments except the fifth film.
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Distributed by | Miramax Films (1–3) The Weinstein Company (4–5) Paramount Pictures (6) |
Release date | 2000–present |
Running time | 423 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $177 million |
Box office | $896.5 million |
The franchise was developed by Keenen Ivory Wayans, Shawn Wayans, and Marlon Wayans, who wrote and directed the first two entries, with the latter two also starring. Produced by Dimension Films, with Miramax Films co-producing the fourth, the films saw distribution through Miramax Films (1–4) and The Weinstein Company (4–5). A sixth film is in development as of 2024 with Miramax producing and Paramount Pictures handling distribution.