The Perfect Scary Movie
The Perfect Scary Movie

The Perfect Scary Movie

2005Movie102 minEnglish

A documentary looking at the various conventions and scare techniques of the horror genre.

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IMDb5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes15%
Metacritic29/100
Google Users43%
Director: Aaron Seltzer, Jason FriedbergGenres: Comedy, Horror, Parody

Plot Summary

A group of high school students find themselves targeted by a masked killer. As they are systematically eliminated, they realize the killer is recreating scenes from popular horror films. The remaining survivors must band together to uncover the killer's identity before they become the next victims in this comedic send-up of horror tropes.

Critical Reception

The Perfect Scary Movie was widely panned by critics and audiences alike, earning a reputation as one of the worst films in its genre. Reviewers frequently cited its uninspired humor, predictable plot, and reliance on tired genre clichés as major drawbacks. Despite its poor critical reception, the film achieved some commercial success due to its parody nature and the popularity of the films it referenced.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on cheap gags and predictable jump scares.
  • Humor is often juvenile and lacks originality.
  • A derivative parody that fails to capture the spirit of the films it mocks.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a general disappointment with the film's humor, with many finding it unfunny and repetitive. While some appreciated the genre references, the overall sentiment suggests the movie fails to deliver a satisfying comedic or horror experience.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for 3 Golden Raspberry Awards (Worst Picture, Worst Director, Worst Screenplay).

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'Scary Movie 4' before Dimension Films threatened legal action, leading to the change to 'The Perfect Scary Movie'.

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