Scary Movie (2000)
A brisk, darkly-comic satire delivers broad, raunchy humor as familiar horror tropes get campy send-ups.
A familiar-looking group of teenagers find themselves being stalked by a more-than-vaguely recognizable masked killer! As the victims begin to pile up and the laughs pile on, none of your favorite scary movies escape the razor-sharp satire of this outrageously funny parody!
How intense is Scary Movie?
Scary Movie is mildly scary, with light gore and some violence. Emotionally it stays light. The pace is brisk, and it is a party watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs broad and raunchy. Rated R.
What Scary Movie feels like
- Tone
- campydarkly comicsatiricalwhimsical
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big, raunchy
- Best for
- PartyComfort watch
Where to stream Scary Movie
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Scary Movie for you?
Is Scary Movie scary?
Only a little. Scary Movie has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Scary Movie gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is Scary Movie sad or heavy?
Not at all. It keeps things light.
Is Scary Movie OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Scary Movie?
Scary Movie runs 1h 28m.
Where can I stream Scary Movie?
Scary Movie is streaming on Paramount+, Starz, Hoopla and YouTube (free).
Does Scary Movie have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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