Scary Movie 3 is a horror-comedy film that was released in 2003. The movie is a parody of various horror movies, including popular ones such as The Ring, Signs, and 8 Mile. Let’s take a closer look at the movies that Scary Movie 3 is based on.
The Ring
One of the main movies that Scary Movie 3 parodies is The Ring, which was released in 2002. In The Ring, a journalist investigates a videotape that causes anyone who watches it to die seven days later. Scary Movie 3 spoofs this concept with its own tape that leads to a similar fate for those who watch it.
In Scary Movie 3, the character Cindy Campbell (played by Anna Faris) watches the tape and receives a phone call from Samara Morgan (the antagonist in The Ring). This scene takes inspiration from the eerie phone calls received by characters in The Ring.
Signs
Another movie that Scary Movie 3 parodies is Signs which was released in 2002. In Signs, an alien invasion threatens humanity and a family’s farm becomes the site of an extraterrestrial attack. Scary Movie 3 pokes fun at this concept by having crop circles appear in Cindy Campbell’s farm, which she uses to communicate with aliens.
The characters also encounter mysterious crop circles in other areas throughout the movie, just like in Signs. Additionally, actor Charlie Sheen plays a parody version of Mel Gibson’s character from Signs.
8 Mile
Scary Movie 3 also parodies Eminem’s film debut, “8 Mile”. In this movie Eminem plays Jimmy ‘B-Rabbit’ Smith Jr., an aspiring rapper trying to make it big while dealing with personal struggles.
In Scary Movie 3, Simon Rex plays George who is a parody of B Rabbit. He participates in a rap battle to save the world, which is a nod to the climax of 8 Mile.
Other References
In addition to the above-mentioned movies, Scary Movie 3 also references other horror films like The Others, The Matrix Reloaded, and The Sixth Sense. There are also several scenes that reference popular culture and news events of that time period like Michael Jackson’s trial and American Idol.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Scary Movie 3 is a hilarious parody film that takes inspiration from several horror movies. From The Ring to Signs and 8 Mile, many popular movies are spoofed in this comedy classic. Whether you’re a fan of horror or comedy (or both), Scary Movie 3 offers plenty of laughs and entertainment for everyone.
