Wayans brothers revive 'scary movie' franchise with original cast
Twenty-six years after narrowly escaping Ghostface, Cindy Campbell and the 'Core Four' are back in the crosshairs, and the Wayans brothers are gleefully weaponizing nostalgia in the latest installment of the 'Scary Movie' franchise. The announcement has sent a ripple of surprised amusement through the entertainment landscape, proving that even the most seemingly defunct series can be resurrected with a healthy dose of irreverence.
A legacy of mockery returns
Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris, and Regina Hall are reuniting for the new film, which promises to mercilessly lampoon the current glut of horror reboots, remakes, and everything in between. The official synopsis declares the Wayans are back to 'cancel cancel culture,' suggesting a satirical takedown of the very trends that have dominated the horror genre in recent years. Forget subtlety; this is going to be a full-throttle assault on cinematic tropes.
Anna Faris, reprising her iconic role as Cindy Campbell, reveals the new film’s creators are pushing boundaries, even by 'Scary Movie' standards. 'I’m used to the Wayans’ brand of insanity,' Faris shared with Variety, hinting that the script, even in its initial drafts, didn't fully prepare the cast for the sheer absurdity awaiting them on set. Early drafts reportedly included scenarios that were, shall we say, quite… graphic. “I remember reading the shooting draft of the first movie on a plane from Los Angeles to Vancouver,” Faris recounted, “I had no idea what I was getting into. I was going to be sprayed with my boyfriend's… well, let’s just say Cindy Campbell gets her revenge, and it’s spectacular.”
The film isn’t just targeting legacy horror films; it aims for the jugular of the entire genre, dissecting everything from elevated horror to origin stories and sequel overload. Expect no sacred cows to be spared. The promise of a film that “crosses every line” is both a warning and a tantalizing invitation for fans of the franchise. The new 'Scary Movie' arrives in Spanish cinemas on June 5, 2026.