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Scary Movie

  • 1991
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 22m
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
1.2K
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Scary Movie (1991)
A paranoid teenage nerd comes to believe that an escaped lunatic may be hiding in the neighborhood Halloween house of horrors, and slowly starts to descend into madness.
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A paranoid teenage nerd comes to believe that an escaped lunatic may be hiding in the neighborhood Halloween house of horrors, and slowly starts to descend into madness.A paranoid teenage nerd comes to believe that an escaped lunatic may be hiding in the neighborhood Halloween house of horrors, and slowly starts to descend into madness.A paranoid teenage nerd comes to believe that an escaped lunatic may be hiding in the neighborhood Halloween house of horrors, and slowly starts to descend into madness.

  • Director
    • Daniel Erickson
  • Writers
    • Daniel Erickson
    • David Lane Smith
    • Mark Voges
  • Stars
    • John Hawkes
    • Suzanne Aldrich
    • Ev Lunning
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.8/10
    1.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Daniel Erickson
    • Writers
      • Daniel Erickson
      • David Lane Smith
      • Mark Voges
    • Stars
      • John Hawkes
      • Suzanne Aldrich
      • Ev Lunning
    • 12User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    John Hawkes
    John Hawkes
    • Warren
    Suzanne Aldrich
    • Barbara
    Ev Lunning
    • Sheriff Pat Briggs
    Mark Voges
    • Jerry
    Zane Rockenbaugh
    • Billy
    Jason Russel Waller
    Jason Russel Waller
    • Brad
    • (as Jason R. Waller)
    Virginia Pratt
    • Shelley
    Ernie Taliaferro
    • Laughing Man
    Zeke Mills
    • Basil
    Butch Patrick
    Butch Patrick
    • Eddie
    Lee Gettys
    • John Louis Barker
    Lorne Loganbill
    • Otto
    Trant Batey
    • J. J.
    • (as Trant W. Batey)
    Robert Jacks
    Robert Jacks
    • Rowdy #1
    • (as Rob Jacks)
    Jep Hill
    Jep Hill
    • Rowdy #2
    • (as Jep Hill III)
    Clay Towery
    • Rowdy #3
    Eric Henshaw
    • Deputy Taylor
    Bill Kreger
    • Deputy #1
    • Director
      • Daniel Erickson
    • Writers
      • Daniel Erickson
      • David Lane Smith
      • Mark Voges
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    10toddtally-42010

    Perfect Halloween movie

    This is the type of movie you can turn on and it instantly feels like Halloween. A great film to watch between Sept-Oct or anytime of the year if you are like me. Add it to your Halloween watch list! It will stay forever.
    5arthurconnor

    Nice Mood

    An unhinged young man accompanies his friends to a haunted house attraction around Halloween right as a deranged mental patient has escaped. As the night wears on, this young man starts to think the mental patient has broken into the haunted house and is going to kill them one by one.

    It's amusing to see John Hawkes so young and in such an early role and Scary Movie works mostly due to his bizarre, scared rabbit performance. The Halloween visuals will give you the warm and fuzzies for all of those who love that time of year and it's fascinating to see how many films have cribbed from this later on like the recent Hell Fest and Haunt. Even at about 80 minutes, it's a little too slow and there's not a lot of terror or danger for a good majority of that run time, so less patient viewers might want to sit this one out.
    10The_Gemini_Killer

    For an 80's horror, I must say, this film is very decent.

    No need to explain the plot, but when I first saw this I wasn't expecting much. Probably some random 80's slasher flick, like the so many already existing with over-the-weekend written scripts that just find a way to get a bunch of teens nude and killed. But I was so wrong.

    I quickly identified with the main character, Warren, a paranoid young man who strongly believes the escaped psychopath could be living in a haunted house.

    This film really takes the time to let you get to know and feel for the characters unlike most other 80's films, and considering the budget was low and this is a hard find, it's worth a look if you ever get the chance.

    Now, by looking at the title, you're probably thinking "Scary movie, as in the 2000 spoof to Scream? so wait, is this movie a spoof to the 1985 film, Scream: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086262/ ?" No, it's not. They are in no way remakes or sequels to those movies. This film stands out for its own reasons.

    The suspense makes the movie very entertaining and almost impossible to look away from, like a roller coaster ride, you feel as if once you start, you have no other choice but to sit tight and watch it all the way through. I almost find it sad that hardly anyone will ever get the chance to see this great film, it's worked its way into my top 10.

    If you ever find it, make sure to give it a chance. It's well worth it. this is one great scary movie.
    10RubenLaverne

    such a fun experience

    Watched this by accident when me and my husband wanted to watch Scary Movie (2000). We wanted a funny movie to watch while getting drunk and honestly this was it. It was so hilarious and so stupidly funny. Its definitely one of our favorite movies now.

    We definitely think this movie is worth watching if youre looking for something stupid or funny to watch.
    10jakerubenstein

    A surreal and atmospheric masterpiece perfect for a Halloween viewing!

    This film has it all! Scary Movie is a truly one of a kind watch that's also perfect for Spooky Season! The film's haunted house setting really brings back those memories of nostalgia while the plot commands your attention leading to a pretty amazing twist towards the end of the film. Huge thumbs up from me!

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    • Trivia
      In 1991, the Austin City Council and Mayor Bruce Todd made a Proclamation declaring October 18th "SCARY MOVIE DAY" calling on "all citizens to recognize the considerable contributions made by Scary Movie to the Austin movie industry, to the professional careers of the film's all-Austin cast and crew, and to the leisure enjoyment of scary movie enthusiasts across America."
    • Goofs
      Briggs is the incumbent Sheriff of a fictional Texas county, but the side of his car has the emblem of the police force of a real small city located in Travis County. A sheriff's car would have the county name and "sheriff" on the emblem.
    • Quotes

      Basil: [Lovingly, to his cow] You make me want to crap green onions.

    • Connections
      Featured in Horrible Reviews: Analog Anarchy & Drowsy Daymares: The Hazy Horrors of MURDERDRONE | pt. 2 (2024)
    • Soundtracks
      I Walked With a Zombie
      Written by Roky Erickson

      Performed by Roky Erickson and The Aliens

      Produced by Stu Cook

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    • Release date
      • April 1991 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Scary Movie (1991)
    • Filming locations
      • Driftwood, Texas, USA
    • Production company
      • Generic Movies
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 22m(82 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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