About this episode
The episode discusses the new Scary Movie film and its commentary on legacy sequels and horror tropes.
The horror comedy franchise Scary Movie is back in theaters with a new movie. But does this legacy sequel that parodies other legacy sequels have anything new to say? Helmed by the Wayans Brothers, it lampoons horror tropes new and old amid a flurry of jokes and references, and brings back familiar faces like Anna Faris and Regina Hall. It also introduces a new generation to face the dreaded Ghostface. Do you want to hear about more legacy sequels? Check out these episodes: ‘Scream 7’ takes a weak stab at continuing the franchise 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' gets hooked on nostalgia Connect with Pop Culture Happy Hour: Letterboxd / Facebook Our weekly newsletter Support Pop Culture Happy Hour+ See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
Topics covered
- horror comedy
- legacy sequel
- parody
- film analysis
- horror tropes
Keywords
- Scary Movie
- Wayans Brothers
- horror comedy
- legacy sequel
- Ghostface
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Scary Movie, Scream 7, I Know What You Did Last Summer
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