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Wayans family returns to "Scary Movie" franchise, targets "cancel culture"

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Wayans family is returning with a new installment of the "Scary Movie" franchise, titled "Scary Movie" without a number.
  • The film promises to parody horror movie tropes, reboots, sequels, and prequels, targeting "cancel culture" along the way.
  • Original cast members like Marlon Wayans and Anna Faris are set to return, with multiple generations of the family involved in the production.

The Wayans family is bringing their signature humor back to the big screen with a new installment in the classic horror-comedy series, "Scary Movie." This latest entry, simply titled "Scary Movie" without a number, promises a fresh wave of parody, targeting every conceivable horror movie trope, including reboots, sequels, prequels, and spin-offs.

If there aren't a bunch of Wayans family members, it's not a Wayans family movie.

โ€” Marlon WayansThe actor and producer emphasized the importance of family involvement in the new 'Scary Movie' installment.

Marlon Wayans, a progenitor of the franchise and creator of "White Chicks," expressed his commitment to family involvement. "If there aren't a bunch of Wayans family members, it's not a Wayans family movie," he stated. He also humorously noted the family's multi-generational presence, suggesting it's a good way to "teach the younger generation how to do it."

Members of the expansive Wayans clan, including Greg Wayans, Kim Wayans, Shawn Wayans, and Marlon Wayans, are all contributing. Greg Wayans jokingly referred to himself as the "11th pick" of the family members involved, while Kim Wayans expressed enjoyment in collaborating with her brothers. Craig Wayans described the filming process as a "family reunion," and Shawn Wayans enthusiastically called the movie "awesome, crazy, and totally Wayans spoof style."

This is great, and it can teach the younger generation how to do it.

โ€” Marlon WayansHe commented on the multi-generational aspect of the Wayans family's participation in the film.

The film's premise centers on the core group of survivors, 26 years after their initial escape from the familiar masked killer, "Ghostface." They are now set to confront the murderer once again, with the movie aiming to dissect and mock all horror IP. The production also explicitly targets "cancel culture," vowing to "cancel cancel culture" through its unapologetic humor. "Scary Movie" is set to premiere in Taiwan on June 5.

This movie is awesome, crazy, and totally Wayans spoof style!

โ€” Shawn WayansThe actor described his excitement about the new 'Scary Movie' production.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.