Scary Movie 5 Review

Scary Movie 5 Review

Cast: Ashley Tisdale, Charlie Sheen, Lindsay Lohan, Snoop Dogg, Katt Williams, Molly Shannon, Terry Crews, Simon Rex, Jerry O'Connell, Sarah Hyland, Katrina Bowden, Tyler Posey, Shad Moss aka Bow Wow, Kate Walsh, Heather Locklear, Mac Miller, Mike Tyson
Director: Malcolm Lee
Genre: Comedy
Rated: MA
Running Time: 122 minutes

Synopsis: The latest instalment of the Scary Movie franchise includes send ups of Paranomal Activity, Mama, Sinister, The Evil Dead, Inception, Black Swan and pop culture featuring Ashley Tisdale, Charlie Sheen, Lindsay Lohan, Snoop Dogg, Katt Williams, Molly Shannon, Terry Crews, Simon Rex, Jerry O'Connell, Sarah Hyland, Katrina Bowden, Tyler Posey, Shad Moss aka Bow Wow, Kate Walsh, Heather Locklear, Mac Miller and Mike Tyson.

In Scary Movie V, happily-married couple Dan and Jody start to notice bizarre activity after they bring home Dan's brother's kids who have been on their own in the wilderness for 3 years. But when the chaos expands into Jody's job as a ballet dancer and Dan's career as an Ape researcher, they begin to think they're being stalked by the sinister ghost of the children's "Mama." Together, with the advice of certified experts and the aid of numerous cameras, they must protect their new family.

Scary Movie V is directed by Malcolm Lee who teamed up and worked side by side with legendary comedy director David Zucker (Airplane, The Naked Gun franchises). Zucker wrote and directed Scary Movie 3 and 4 and also co-wrote and produced Scary Movie 5.

The Scary Movie franchise, which lampoons the greatest in horror and genre fare, has grossed over $800 million worldwide.

Verdict: As a fan of Ashley Tisdale and the film, Black Swan, I was quiet excited to see Scary Movie 5. The film lived up to the typical hype of the Scary Movie franchise and was hilarious. Obvious jokes and clear horror film comparison makes for another successful film in the series.

It is actually worth seeing the film for the beginning scene with Charlie Sheen and Lindsay Lohan where they both make fun of themselves showcasing their ability to take a joke even when it is at their own expense.

If you are a fan of the parody film series, Scary Movie 5 certainty delivers the goods incorporating crude and obscene humour!

Brooke Hunter

Scary Movie 5