Scary Movie 5

Scary Movie 5
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMalcolm D. Lee
Written by
Based on
Characters
by
Produced by
  • David Zucker
  • Phil Dornfeld
Starring
CinematographySteven Douglas Smith
Edited bySam Seig
Music byJames L. Venable
Production
companies
  • Brad Grey Pictures
  • DZE
Distributed byDimension Films
Release date
  • April 12, 2013 (2013-04-12)
Running time
86 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$20 million
Box office$78.4 million

Scary Movie 5 (stylized on-screen as Scary MoVie) is a 2013 American parody film directed by Malcolm D. Lee and written by David Zucker and Pat Proft. It is the standalone sequel to Scary Movie 4 (2006) and the fifth installment in the Scary Movie film series. It is the second and last film in the series to be distributed by The Weinstein Company, as well as the only one not to involve Miramax Films. The film stars Ashley Tisdale, Simon Rex, Erica Ash, Katrina Bowden, Terry Crews, Heather Locklear, J. P. Manoux, Mac Miller, Jerry O'Connell, Molly Shannon, Snoop Dogg, Kate Walsh and Katt Williams.

The film is the only installment of the franchise not to feature Cindy Campbell (played by Anna Faris) and Brenda Meeks (Regina Hall). It premiered on April 11, at the Hollywood's ArcLight Cinerama Dome.

Scary Movie 5 was released by Dimension Films on April 12, 2013. The film received negative reviews from critics and grossed $78.4 million, making it the lowest-grossing film in the Scary Movie series. A sequel simply titled Scary Movie is set for release in 2026, with the Wayans brothers' involvement.