Scary Movie 4 is a horror comedy film that parodies various popular movies and their characters. The movie was released in 2006 and directed by David Zucker.
The film stars Anna Faris, Regina Hall, and Craig Bierko in lead roles. Scary Movie 4 is the fourth installment of the Scary Movie franchise and follows Cindy Campbell, who has to save the world from an alien invasion.
Scary Movie 4 takes aim at several popular movies, including:
The War of the Worlds
The War of the Worlds is a science fiction movie that was released in 2005, directed by Steven Spielberg. The movie is based on the novel of the same name by H.G.
Wells. In Scary Movie 4, there are several references to this movie, including an appearance by Tom Cruise’s character as he jumps on Oprah’s couch.
Saw
Saw is a horror movie franchise that started in 2004 with the release of its first installment. The franchise centers around a character named Jigsaw who creates elaborate traps to teach his victims a lesson about life. In Scary Movie 4, there are several references to Saw, including one scene where Shaquille O’Neal appears as Jigsaw.
The Village
The Village is a thriller movie that was released in 2004 and directed by M. Night Shyamalan. The movie centers around a small community that lives in isolation from the rest of society because they believe monsters live in the woods surrounding their village. In Scary Movie 4, there are several references to The Village, including one scene where Cindy Campbell enters a village surrounded by woods.
Million Dollar Baby
Million Dollar Baby is a sports drama movie that was released in 2004 and directed by Clint Eastwood. The movie stars Eastwood, Hilary Swank, and Morgan Freeman in lead roles.
The movie follows the story of a female boxer who overcomes various obstacles to become a champion. In Scary Movie 4, there is a parody of Million Dollar Baby that involves a boxing match between Cindy Campbell and an alien.
Brokeback Mountain
Brokeback Mountain is a romantic drama movie that was released in 2005 and directed by Ang Lee. The movie stars Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal as two cowboys who fall in love with each other. In Scary Movie 4, there is a parody of Brokeback Mountain that involves two men falling in love with each other while working on a farm.
Conclusion
Scary Movie 4 is a hilarious take on some of the most popular movies of the mid-2000s. With its clever parodies and witty humor, the movie has become a favorite among horror-comedy fans. The film’s ability to poke fun at itself and the movies it references is what makes it stand out from other movies in its genre.
