Released in 2001, Scary Movie 2 picks up where the first film left off, though it ignores most of the original's character deaths to bring back fan favorites like Cindy Campbell (Anna Faris), Brenda Meeks (Regina Hall), and Shorty Meeks (Marlon Wayans). This time, the parody targets classic haunted house films like The Haunting and Poltergeist , while also roasting The Exorcist and Rosemary's Baby along the way.
Cindy investigates a mysterious alien tripod invasion while a haunted doll wreaks havoc. Parodies include Saw , War of the Worlds , The Grudge , The Village , Brokeback Mountain , Million Dollar Baby , and The Ring Two .
The scene generated intense debate before the film reached theaters. The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) initially threatened the movie with an NC-17 rating due to the graphic nature of the humor. sex scene in scary movie 2 exclusive
The franchise currently spans five released films, with a sixth installment in development. Primary Parody Targets Scary Movie Keenen Ivory Wayans I Know What You Did Last Summer Scary Movie 2 Keenen Ivory Wayans The Haunting The Exorcist Poltergeist Scary Movie 3 David Zucker Scary Movie 4 David Zucker War of the Worlds The Grudge Scary Movie 5 Malcolm D. Lee Paranormal Activity Black Swan Scary Movie 6 Michael Tiddes (announced) Notable Movie Moments
What follows is a showcase of physical comedy. Tori Spelling is moved across the bed and flipped mid-air, reacting to the invisible force with exaggerated, comedic intensity. The sequence culminates in the ghost revealing its true, grotesque form, leading to a visual punchline that highlights the franchise's commitment to absurd, over-the-top humor. Released in 2001, Scary Movie 2 picks up
So, the next time you watch a serious horror movie and the ghost slams a door, just remember: in the Scary Movie universe, that ghost is probably looking for a cigarette and a cuddle.
Malcolm D. Lee Writers: Pat Proft, David Zucker (uncredited rewrites) Notable cast: Ashley Tisdale (Jody Sanders), Simon Rex (Dan Sanders), Erica Ash (Kendra Brooks-Brown), Molly Shannon (Heather), Heather Locklear (Barbara), Terry Crews (Martin), Mike Tyson (himself), Charlie Sheen (himself), Lindsay Lohan (herself), Katy Williams (Chip) Parodies include Saw , War of the Worlds
Exclusive trivia from IMDb reveals that Tori Spelling originally signed onto the film with a "no nudity" clause.
The sequence replaces the dread of the original source material with a highly exaggerated and absurd scenario. Why This Scene Remains Notorious