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The return of the 90s/00s horror- from Scream to Scary Movie

The return of the 90s/00s horror- from Scream to Scary Movie


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The very first Scream movie came out in 1996 and four years later Scary Movie (2000) spoofed it. Scream 7 (2026) just opened with a franchise best $64 million domestically and about $97 million globally. It becomes one of the biggest openings of the year.

Now, Anna Faris and Regina Hall are back for the latest Scary Movie 6 (2026) which will come out June 12th. And they’re about to spoof it again.

Ghostface from Scream won’t be the only scary movie villain to appear in the upcoming Scary Movie 6 though. The Wayans brothers had 18 years to gather material for this new movie and boy, they did! They’ll also spoof: Weapons (2025), Get Out (2017), the M3gan movies, Sinners (2025), Final Destination: Bloodlines (2024), Smile (2022), Longlegs (2024), The Substance (2024), the Terrifier movies, and I’m sure I missed a few. You’ll also see Leatherface from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise (or Ed Gein- the Leatherface inspiration- depending how deep in horror lore we’re talking).

The trailer for Scary Movie 6 is officially out but definitely not safe for work or for the easily offended (which is exactly what fans of the franchise would expect). I’m willing to bet when it comes out, it’ll set some records, too.

What’s your favorite scary movie? Email anytime: Laura.McKenna@civicmedia.us
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Laura McKenna

Laura McKenna grew up in Ohio and got her first job in radio in La Crosse in 2005. She packed up her stuff, made the move, and has been in Wisconsin ever since! Her favorite season is winter but she loves to spend all summer in her vegetable garden. When she isn’t in her pink kitchen cooking up vegetarian recipes, more than likely she’s taking bubble baths, reading mystery novels (sometimes while in a bubble bath), cheering for THEE Ohio State Buckeyes, or officiating weddings! She married her best friend from college last year but they still don’t live in the same house yet. Laura’s favorite way to spend a Friday night is watching Dateline with her cat (Phil Dawson) on her lap. She’s thrilled to be keeping you company during the workday!