What is really scary about “Scary Movie” is the humor.

The humor is silly, sophomoric and stupid.

What’s even more scary is how often I laughed at the terrible one-liners, ridiculous sight gags and funny if distasteful jokes in “Scary Movie.”

“Scary Movie” pokes fun at nearly everyone and everything.

No-holds-barred comedy can be a catharsis. I was still chuckling and smiling after I left the movie theater.

Although it lacks a number, as with its predecessors, this is the sixth “Scary Movie.”

The first “Scary Movie” was released in 2000. There was “Scary Movie 2,” 2001; “Scary Movie 3,” 2003; “Scary Movie 4,” 2006, and “Scary Movie 5,” 2013.

The “Scary Movie” franchise makes fun of, well, scary moves. “Scream,” “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” “Sinners,” “KPop Demon Hunters,” “The Substance,” “Smile,” “M3GAN”and the genres of science-fiction, paranormal, extraterrestrial and alien films are parodied in the sixth installment.

There’s a lot to spoof in the horror movie genre, which dominated the June 5 to June 7 weekend domestic movie box office when the top movies included “Scary Movie,” at No. 1; and the horror movies, “Backrooms,” at No. 3, and “Obsession,” at No. 4.

“Scary Movie” opened at No. 1 with $54.3 million, nearly double that of “Masters of the Universe,” which opened at No. 2 with $29.4 million.

The latest “Scary Movie” sends up the “Scary Movie” franchise with references to its characters and to devising a plot, never a strong point for the “Scary Movie” franchise.

“Scary Movie 6” brings back the Wayans, who started the franchise and were in “Scary Movie 1 and 2,” but not “Scary Movie 3, 4 and 5.”

Keenan Ivory Wayans directed the first “Scary Movie.”

Micheal Tiddes (director: “Half-Baked: Totally High,” 2024; “A Haunted House 2,” 2014; “A Haunted House,” 2013) directs “Scary Movie 6.”

Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans and Craig Wayans wrote the screenplay, along with Rick Alvarez, for “Scary Movie 6.”

Marlon Wayans is back on screen as Shorty Meeks. Also in the film: Shawn Wayans as Ray Wilkins, Gregg Wayans as Brad Meeks, Kim Wayans as Nurse Ratchett, and Damon Wayans Jr. as Agent Underwood.

Anna Faris is back as Cindy Campbell, as is Regina Hall as Brenda Meeks. “Scary Movie 5” was the only “Scary Movie” that Faris and Meeks were not in.

Marlon Wayans is his usual over-the-top hilarious. Anna Faris is quite comedic as Cindy. Regina Hall plays it straight as Brenda and is all the more funny.

Olivia Rose Keegan is totally silly as Sara. Savannah Lee Nassif is a hoot as Tuesday. Sydney Park is memorable as DEI.

Dave Sheridan is noteworthy as Doofy. Kim Wayans is very funny as Nurse Ratchett.

Cheri Oteri is Gail Hailstorm. Chris Elliott is Shorthand. Cameron Scott Roberts is Jack, Sara’s boyfriend.

Cameos include those by Teyana Taylor, Carmen Electra, Kenan Thompson, Felissa Rose, Anthony Anderson, Heidi Gardner and Shaquille O’Neal.

The humor in “Scary Movie” is hit or miss and is often a miss. No matter, the film speeds on blissfully.

You can bet the raunch on “Scary Movie.”

To paraphrase “Forest Gump”: stupid comedy is as stupid comedy does.

“Scary Movie” is nothing if not stupid comedy.

“Scary Movie,” MPA rated R (Restricted: Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian; features adult material) for crude sexual content, graphic nudity, strong violence, drug content and language throughout; 1 hour, 26 minutes; Genre: Comedy, Horror. Distributed by Paramount Pictures.

Credit Readers Anonymous: “Scary Movie” was filmed Oct. 1, 2025, to Nov. 24, 2025, and in April 2026, Tyler Perry Studios, Atlanta, Ga. There’s a mid-credits scene and an end-credits scene.

At The Movies: “Scary Movie” was seen in the standard format at AMC Center Valley 16.

Theatrical Movies Domestic Weekend Box Office, June 19-21: “Toy Story 5” opened at No. 1 with $160 million in 4,425 theaters, and $312 million worldwide.

It’s the biggest opening weekend for the Disney-Pixar animation franchise, according to Variety, the entertainment publication, which reported the franchise previous record was $120 million domestically and $238 million worldwide, set by “Toy Story 4” (2019).

The original “Toy Story” (1995) opened with $29 million, “Toy Story 2” (1998) opened with $57 million and “Toy Story 3” (2010) opened with $110 million, according to the Los Angeles Times.

2.“Disclosure Day” dropped one place from its one week at No. 1 with $17 million in 3,824 theaters, $78.2 million, two weeks. 3. “Obsession” dropped one place, $14.2 million in 3,053 theaters, $215.8 million, six weeks. 4. “Backrooms” stayed in place, $7.3 million in 2,851 theaters, $175.1 million, four weeks. 5. “Scary Movie” dropped two places, $6.7 million in 2,725 theaters, $97.5 million, three weeks. 6. “Masters of the Universe” dropped one place, $5.5 million in 2,517 theaters, $56.9 million, three weeks. 7. “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” dropped one place, $3.9 million in 2,000 theaters, $171.1 million, five weeks. 8. “Leviticus,” s Supernatural Horror movie, $2,7 million in 1,076 theaters, opening. 9. “The Death of Robin Hood,” starring Hugh Jackman, $2.6 million in 1,762 theaters, opening. 10. “Michael” dropped three places, $2.1 million in 1,434 theaters, $367.9 million, nine weeks.

Movie box office information from Box Office Mojo as of June 21 may be subject to change.

Unreel, June 26:

“Supergirl,” MPA rated PG-13: Craig Gillespie directs Milly Alcock, David Corenswet and Jason Momoa in the Science Fiction Adventure. Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, joins forces with an unlikely companion on an interstellar journey of vengeance and justice when an unexpected adversary strikes too close to home.

“Lucky Strike,” MPA rated R: Rod Lurie directs Scott Eastwood and Colin Hanks in the Action Drama. A wounded American soldier is trapped behind German lines during the Battle of the Bulge.

“The Get Out,” MPA rated R: Derrick Borte directs Russell Crowe, Luke Evans and Teresa Palmer in the Action Thriller. A nightclub owner is on the verge of leaving his dangerous past behind for retirement. After masked gunmen rob him and he finds himself squeezed by ruthless cartels, a mysterious newcomer arrives with an interest in buying the business.

“Couture,” MPA Rated R: Alice Winocour directs Angelina Jolie in the Drama. An American filmmaker arrives in Paris for Fashion Week on a life-and-death journey, facing challenges and self-discovery.

Movie opening date information from Internet Movie Database as of June 21 may be subject to change.

Two Popcorn Boxes out of Five Popcorn Boxes