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Scary Movie 5 (2013) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2013 · 86 min · English
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Directed by
Malcolm D. Lee
Starring
Simon Rex, Lindsay Lohan, Katt Williams, Charlie Sheen, Ashley Tisdale
Budget
$20M

When a new family finds themselves plagued by a mischievous and seemingly demonic presence, their home descends into utter chaos. Desperate to rid themselves of the troublesome spirit, they resort to increasingly frantic measures. This comedic horror film satirizes popular scary movies such as "Paranormal Activity" and "Mama," delivering laughs alongside familiar frights.

On this page (6)
  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (15)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Movies like Scary Movie 5
  6. 6 Every angle

Where to watch

Where to Watch Scary Movie 5 (2013)

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15 events in order · contains spoilers

Scary Movie 5 Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Scary Movie 5 (2013) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Creation of the Sex Tape

    Charlie Sheen and Lindsay Lohan plan an outrageous sex tape, utilizing over 20 cameras to capture their every mischievous act beside Charlie's bed. The tape features a wild array of antics, ranging from acrobatics to unexpected appearances by clowns, highlighting the humorous and chaotic nature of their escapades.

  2. Paranormal Lift-off

    In the midst of filming, Charlie is suddenly lifted by a paranormal force, causing a ruckus as he crashes into surrounding furniture and walls. This bizarre event shocks both him and Lindsay, who attempts to escape but finds herself caught in a supernatural whirlwind as well.

    Where
    Charlie's bedroom
  3. Charlie’s Fatal Incident

    After a series of chaotic moments, Charlie is thrown fatally into the camera by possessed Lindsay. The aftermath shows his body discovered later, even as it’s suggested he continued to party for days, leaving a trail of consequences behind.

  4. Mysterious Disappearance

    In the wake of Charlie's dramatic demise, his three children mysteriously vanish, arousing concern and urgency. Meanwhile, Lindsay finds herself in trouble again, facing yet another arrest, sealing her chaotic fate.

  5. Snoop Dogg and Mac Miller’s Adventure

    Several months later, Snoop Dogg and Mac Miller venture into the Humboldt County woods with a mission to stealthily harvest cannabis plants. Their escapade leads them back to a cabin after a successful heist, unknowingly crossing paths with Charlie's feral children.

    Where
    Humboldt County woods
  6. The Kids' Return

    After their discovery, Snoop and Mac decide to claim a reward for the return of the children. These kids, previously isolated in a research facility, are now thrust back into a fateful encounter with their estranged family.

    Where
    Child development research facility
  7. Family Reunion and New Home

    Charlie’s brother, Dan, and his wife, Jody, come forward to collect the reunited children, but with a stipulation: they must reside in a suburban house outfitted with security cameras. Initially reluctant, Jody begins to adapt and navigate their new family dynamic.

    Where
    Suburban house
  8. Jody's Swan Lake Audition

    To bond with the kids, Jody auditions for a role in a ballet performance of Swan Lake. Earning the part of the Swan Queen gives her a newfound sense of purpose within the chaos of her adjusted family life.

  9. Strange Occurrences Begin

    As the family settles into their new home, unsettling paranormal occurrences disrupt their peace. The children reveal that these disturbances are caused by 'Mama', their cursed mother, who wishes to reclaim them.

    Where
    Suburban house
  10. Attempts to Lift the Curse

    Determined to counter the haunting, Dan and Jody seek the help of various paranormal experts, including a psychic and a dream extractor. Despite their efforts, the dark forces continue to wreak havoc in their home, leading to catastrophic results.

  11. Resurrection of Friends

    In a chaotic attempt to rid the house of paranormal presences, Dan and Jody accidentally resurrect five of Charlie's friends. The situation escalates as these spirits become possessed, leading to more disorder and confusion.

    Where
    Cabin
  12. Climactic Confrontation

    In a nail-biting finale, 'Mama' takes the children to a cliff, ready to carry out her sinister plan. With struggles and supernatural challenges, Jody manages to push the evil spirit into a pool, leading to an unexpected and humorous twist.

    Where
    Cliff
  13. Kendra's Swan Queen Performance

    As Jody selflessly decides to let Kendra take her place as the Swan Queen, Kendra’s provocative performance wins the hearts of many, including Jody and the children. This moment solidifies the bond of their new family amidst the chaos they've endured.

    Where
    Theater
  14. The Narrator's Revelation

    In a surprising twist, the story reveals that the narrator is none other than Caesar, the intelligent chimpanzee. He imparts a profound message about humanity and hints at a future where apes might reign supreme, leaving the audience in contemplation.

  15. Charlie’s Final Twist

    In a post-credit scene, Charlie awakens from a dream extraction to find Dom Kolb by his side. Just as the comedic situation takes a turn, a car crashes into the room, fatally claiming Charlie’s life, leaving viewers in a mix of laughter and shock.

    Where
    Charlie's room

Last updated: October 28, 2024 at 08:10

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Timeline questions answered

Scary Movie 5 Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Scary Movie 5 (2013): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why do Charlie Sheen's children become feral in the movie?

After Charlie Sheen's character dies, his three children disappear and survive in the woods for months. During this time living wild in the Humboldt County woods, they develop feral behavior and survival instincts, becoming like animals. When Snoop Dogg and Mac Miller find them in the cabin, they are essentially wild children who have forgotten human socialization.

  • feral children
  • charlie sheen kids
  • woods
  • survival
Q2

Who is Mama in Scary Movie 5?

Mama is the cursed mother of Charlie Sheen's three children. She was apparently a mother who died or was killed while trying to sacrifice her own children, and she now haunts the family as a demonic spirit desperate to reclaim them so she can complete the sacrifice. The children explain that Mama is trying to get them back to kill them.

  • mama
  • evil spirit
  • cursed mother
  • children
  • antagonist
Q3

Why does a chimpanzee narrate Scary Movie 5?

The chimpanzee narrator is Caesar, one of Dan's intelligence research subjects. Caesar has become superintelligent, and in a twist ending, it is revealed he has been narrating the entire story. This is a parody of Planet of the Apes, where the intelligent apes eventually take over. Caesar delivers a monologue about humanity's time on Earth ending and hints at apes ruling the world.

  • caesar
  • chimpanzee
  • narrator
  • planet of the apes
  • twist ending
Q4

Why does Jody give up her Swan Lake role to Kendra?

After successfully defeating Mama and realizing her priorities have shifted, Jody decides that her love for her adopted children matters more than her personal achievement. She selflessly allows her friend Kendra to take over the Swan Queen role in the ballet performance. Kendra then delivers a provocative dance that gets thunderous applause from the family.

  • jody
  • swan lake
  • ballet
  • kendra
  • performance
  • family
Q5

Why is there a shark in the pool when Mama is defeated?

During the climactic confrontation at the cliff, Jody manages to push Mama into a pool. The pool happens to contain a live shark, which humorously devours the demonic spirit, providing the film's comedic resolution to the threat. This absurd twist plays into the movie's style of randomly escalating comedy.

  • shark
  • pool
  • mama death
  • comedic ending
  • twist
Q6

Why do Dan and Jody accidentally resurrect Charlie's friends?

In their desperate attempt to lift the curse and combat the paranormal activity, Dan and Jody consult a dream extractor named Dom Kolb and read from the Book of the Dead. One passage they read summons demons, while another accidentally restores five of Charlie Sheen's deceased friends to life, but they return as possessed spirits, causing more chaos.

  • book of the dead
  • resurrection
  • possessed friends
  • dom kolb
  • ritual
Q7

What is dream extraction in Scary Movie 5?

Dream extraction is a paranormal procedure performed by Dom Kolb, who claims to help people navigate cryptic clues in the Book of the Dead. In the post-credit scene, Charlie Sheen undergoes dream extraction, which reveals his entire storyline was essentially a dream or vision. This is how the film explains his return despite dying earlier.

  • dream extraction
  • dom kolb
  • charlie sheen
  • book of the dead
Q8

Why must the family live in a house with security cameras?

When Dan and Jody adopt Charlie's children from the child development research facility, they are required to live in a suburban house equipped with security cameras. This stipulation likely comes from the research facility or child services as a condition for releasing the children, possibly due to the children's traumatic background and the ongoing investigation.

  • security cameras
  • suburban house
  • dan
  • jody
  • adoption
  • children
Q9

Why don't the maid's rituals stop Mama?

Maria, the family's live-in maid, attempts multiple exorcism rituals, including Catholic rites and other traditions, to dispel the dark forces. However, these rituals fail because the curse is extremely powerful and requires the specific countermeasure found in the Book of the Wrong Spell. The film's comedy relies on these failed attempts escalating the chaos.

  • maria
  • maid
  • rituals
  • catholic
  • exorcism
  • fail
  • mama
Q10

Why are Snoop Dogg and Mac Miller at the cabin?

Snoop Dogg and Mac Miller's characters are cannabis thieves who sneak into the Humboldt County woods to steal marijuana plants. After their successful heist, they retreat to a cabin to hide out, where they unexpectedly encounter Charlie Sheen's feral children. They decide to cash in on the reward for returning the kids.

  • snoop dogg
  • mac miller
  • cabin
  • weed
  • cannabis
  • woods
  • children

Movie threads

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Curated lists built around what makes Scary Movie 5 tick: the same mood, the same kind of story or the same emotional payoff. Each list explains why these movies belong together.

Funny Horror Spoofs like Scary Movie 5

Movies that mock serious horror tropes with ridiculous, fast-paced comedy. If you enjoyed the satirical take on horror in Scary Movie 5, you'll love these movies. This list features similar horror parodies and comedies that blend silly scares with fast-paced, chaotic humor, perfect for fans looking for laughs over genuine frights.

  • satirical
  • slapstick
  • absurd
  • goofy
  • playful
  • chaotic
  • Tone: light, silly, satirical
  • Pacing: fast, chaotic
Why these movies?

The story pattern: Stories in this thread typically follow a simple framework borrowed from serious genre films, but populate it with incompetent characters and escalating absurdity. The narrative is driven by a series of comedic set pieces that parody specific scenes or tropes, leading to a resolution that humorously undermines any real sense of danger.

Why they belong together: These films are grouped together because they share a primary goal of satire through humor. They possess a fast, chaotic pace, a consistently light tone, and use parody as their core mechanism, creating a cohesive experience of comedy derived from horror.

Supernatural Family Comedies like Scary Movie 5

Families facing silly supernatural troubles that bring them closer together. For viewers who liked the 'found family versus a ghost' plot in Scary Movie 5, this collection highlights similar movies. Discover lighthearted films where paranormal events cause domestic chaos and serve as a catalyst for comedy and unexpected family bonding.

  • playful
  • heartwarming
  • domestic chaos
  • whimsical
  • silly
  • found family
  • Tone: light, whimsical, heartwarming
  • Pacing: fast, steady
Why these movies?

The story pattern: The narrative pattern involves an ordinary or new family unit encountering a benign or mischievous supernatural force. The resulting chaos tests the family's dynamics but ultimately serves to unite them as they work together on a comedic, often frantic, mission to restore normalcy.

Why they belong together: Movies in this thread share a focus on family-centric plots disrupted by lighthearted supernatural events. The combination of a domestic setting, a comedic approach to the paranormal, and a theme of familial connection creates a specific and relatable subgenre of comedy.

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