Scary Movie

Scary Movie

Year: 2000

Runtime: 88 min

Language: English

Comedy

This film fearlessly spoofs popular movies and trends, delivering a rapid-fire barrage of jokes inspired by Scream, The Sixth Sense, The Matrix, I Know What You Did Last Summer, and The Blair Witch Project. It lampoons familiar teen movie tropes and memorable moments from recent films, television shows, and commercials, pushing the boundaries of parody with a no-holds-barred approach.

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1

Drew Receives Mysterious Call

Teenager Drew Decker finds herself home alone when she receives a chilling phone call from a mysterious caller. He persistently tries to uncover her identity, escalating her anxiety as he chillingly reveals he is watching her.

2

Drew Attacks Trick-or-Treaters

In a panic, Drew grabs a baseball bat and rushes to the front door, mistaking a group of unsuspecting trick-or-treaters for the killer. Her instinctive attack highlights her heightened fear and confusion amidst the terror of the call.

3

The Killer Invades

As Drew attempts to regain her composure, the true horror unfolds when the caller appears in her home wearing a Ghostface costume. A terrifying chase ensues, leaving Drew feeling vulnerable and threatened in her own space.

4

Drew's Fight for Survival

In a desperate attempt to escape, Drew leaps into a sprinkler system clad in her bikini, but the killer catches up to her. The encounter turns horrific as she is brutally stabbed, leading to a tragic end.

5

Cindy and Bobby's Relationship Struggles

Meanwhile, Cindy Campbell is engrossed in her computer when her boyfriend Bobby Prinze appears at her window. Bobby expresses frustration over their stagnant relationship, hinting at deeper issues that Cindy chooses to dismiss.

6

News Coverage of Drew's Murder

The following day, news crews swarm Cindy's school, covering the shocking murder of Drew Decker. The prominent reporter, Gail Hailstorm, brings attention to the tragedy, causing rising alarm among the students.

Next day School
7

Cindy's Guilt and Fear

Cindy recalls that Drew's murder coincidentally occurs one year after a fateful night where she and her friends accidentally caused a man's death during a drunk driving incident. Overwhelmed with guilt, Cindy feels an increasing dread that their past crime is catching up with them.

8

The Killer's Ominous Presence

Cindy receives an ominous note suggesting someone knows about their past crime, sending her into a spiral of fear. When she looks outside, she witnesses the killer waving menacingly, confirming her worst fears.

9

Buffy's Beauty Pageant

During a beauty pageant, the atmosphere takes a dark turn when the killer strikes, eliminating Greg from the audience. Buffy's dramatic performance quickly transforms into chaos as the audience misinterprets her frantic cries for help.

Beauty Pageant
10

Cindy Confronts the Killer

That night, Cindy bravely confronts the killer, but he slips away just as police arrive. Bobby, appearing with a knife, is arrested, only for a call from the real killer to lead to his release, creating an awkward reunion between him and Cindy.

11

Buffy's Fatal Encounter

Tension escalates as the killer ambushes Buffy in the locker room. Her sarcastic commentary does little to save her, and in a shocking twist, she meets an untimely end as the killer takes her life.

Locker Room
12

Ray's Sudden Death

As events spiral, Ray unexpectedly dies shortly after an unsavory incident in a bathroom stall. His death adds to the growing sense of terror and loss that grips the group of friends.

13

Cindy and Bobby's Intimacy

At a house party, Cindy and Bobby finally share a more intimate moment. However, the night takes a perilous turn when the killer arrives, interrupting their private moment with threats of violence.

Shorty's House
14

The Real Killer Revealed

Cindy learns that her boyfriend Bobby and Ray crafted an intricate plan to mirror horror clichés and divert blame. Their conversation is abruptly interrupted by the real killer, leading to a chaotic and bloody confrontation.

15

The Shocking Twist

In a dramatic revelation, it is discovered that Doofy, Buffy's brother, orchestrated the murders alongside journalist Gail. The ensuing chaos marks the climax of their twisted road and Cindy's precarious escape.

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