Scary Movie 6 brings back Wayans and Core Four for a rapid-fire horror spoof

The Wayans family is back with "Scary Movie 6," the latest installment in the horror parody franchise, bringing together familiar faces for a rapid-fire spoof. The opening scene immediately sets the tone, with actress Teyana Taylor comically demonstrating her physique against a knife-wielding Ghostface, whose dagger bends upon impact. "I’m Teyana Taylor," she announces. "My abs have abs." This sequence encapsulates the Wayans' signature humor: a blend of cartoonish, topical, gross, profane, and absurd jokes, occasionally hitting hysterical notes. The script, penned by Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Craig Wayans, and Rick Alvarez, with direction by Michael Tiddes, showcases a dizzying array of gags. The humor spans references from "The Jeffersons" to ChatGPT, and even revives the iconic "Wazzup!" catchphrase from over 25 years ago. While the film lacks a tight plot, it centers on Ghostface from the "Scream" franchise pursuing the original "Scary Movie" cast: Marlon Wayans' Shorty, Shawn Wayans' Ray, Anna Faris' Cindy, and Regina Hall's Brenda. Now adults, the characters are depicted with their own struggles; Cindy battles alcoholism, Shorty remains a stoner but is now crypto-rich, and one of Cindy's children is shown taking prescription pills. Their shared mission is to "save the franchise." The parody tackles a wide range of contemporary topics and figures, including jokes about Kanye West, promiscuity, COVID-19, Ted Bundy, "Saltburn," Candace Owens, DEI hires, and "Silence of the Lambs." The film also includes scatological humor and homophobic jokes. It spoofs recent horror films like "Terrifier 3" and "Sinners," with Wayans reprising his gay character, and "Weapons," which humorously reimagines children running with their arms out.

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I’m Teyana Taylor. My abs have abs.