Is Scary Movie a horror comedy?

Scary Movie is an American horror comedy film series that comprises five parody films mainly focusing on spoofing horror films. The series was created by Keenen Ivory Wayans and was released by Dimension Films from 2000 to 2006. The series has become a cult classic and has spawned numerous sequels and spin-offs.

The first film in the series, Scary Movie, was released in 2000 and became a box office success. It was followed by Scary Movie 2 in 2001, Scary Movie 3 in 2003, Scary Movie 4 in 2006, and Scary Movie 5 in 2013. The films feature a cast of characters, including Cindy Campbell (Anna Faris), Shorty Meeks (Marlon Wayans), Ray Wilkins (Shawn Wayans), and Brenda Meeks (Regina Hall).

The films parody a variety of horror films, including The Exorcist, Scream, I Know What You Did Last Summer, The Sixth Sense, The Ring, and The Grudge. The films also parody other genres, such as science fiction, action, and romance. The films are filled with crude humor, slapstick comedy, and references to popular culture.

The Scary Movie series has been praised for its clever parodies and for its ability to poke fun at horror films. Critics have also praised the films for their use of physical comedy and for their ability to keep the audience laughing. The films have been criticized for their reliance on gross-out humor and for their reliance on shock value.

The Scary Movie series has been a box office success, grossing over $800 million worldwide. The films have also been nominated for numerous awards, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Makeup for Scary Movie 3. The series has also spawned numerous spin-offs, including the Scary Movie franchise, which includes films such as Scary Movie 5, Superhero Movie, and A Haunted House.

The Scary Movie series has become a cult classic and has been praised for its clever parodies and its ability to poke fun at horror films. The films have also been criticized for their reliance on gross-out humor and shock value. Despite its critics, the Scary Movie series has been a box office success and has spawned numerous sequels and spin-offs. Whether you love it or hate it, there is no denying that Scary Movie is a horror comedy.