Scary Movie (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1991, Scary Movie is a comedy, thriller and horror film directed by Daniel Erickson, running about 88 minutes. “Fear is a state of mind” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On Halloween night, big-time nerd Warren attends a spookhouse in a small Texas town. But is the haunted house as harmless as it seems, or has a psychotic mental patient found a new stomping ground?
Who’s in it. Scary Movie stars John Hawkes as Warren, Jason Waller as Brad, Suzanne Aldrich as Barbara and Virginia Pratt as Shelly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Scary Movie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Screambox Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scary Movie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scary Movie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scary Movie (1991)?
- In US, Scary Movie is available to stream on Screambox Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Scary Movie worth watching?
- Scary Movie holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Scary Movie?
- Scary Movie stars John Hawkes, Jason Waller, Suzanne Aldrich, Virginia Pratt and Mark Voges.
- When was Scary Movie released?
- Scary Movie was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.