100+ Movies like Scary Movie
Shriek If You Know What I Did Last Friday the Thirteenth
"Shriek If You Know What I Did Last Friday the Thirteenth" is a parody film that closely parallels the plot and structure of "Scary Movie". Both movies satirize popular slasher and horror films, featuring a group of teenagers being stalked and killed by a masked killer. The central premise revolves around the teenagers harboring a dark secret from the past that comes back to haunt them. The killers target the teenagers one by one in gruesome and over-the-top ways, while the movies poke fun at horror movie tropes and clichés. The films feature similar characters like the promiscuous girl, the stoner, the jock, and the news reporter desperate for a story. They also incorporate parodies of other popular movies and pop culture references. The overall tone is one of absurd, self-aware humor that mocks the conventions of the horror genre.
Hellbent
Both "Scary Movie" and "Hellbent" are horror parody films that follow a group of friends being stalked and killed by a masked killer on Halloween night. The killers in both movies decapitate their victims, carrying the severed heads as trophies. The protagonists, Cindy in "Scary Movie" and Eddie in "Hellbent", are initially unaware of the killer's identity and motives. The films satirize classic horror tropes, with over-the-top violence and humor. The climax involves the protagonists confronting and defeating the killers, though the endings leave ambiguity about whether the threat is truly eliminated. Both movies incorporate elements of slasher films, black comedy, and LGBTQ+ themes within the horror genre.
Trick
"Trick" is a slasher horror film that follows a similar premise and structure to "Scary Movie". Both movies revolve around a mysterious killer donning a mask and terrorizing a group of teenagers, often during Halloween festivities. The killers stalk and brutally murder the victims one by one, leaving the remaining characters to unravel the mystery and identity of the killer. There are parallels in the use of horror tropes, such as the final girl character who ultimately confronts the killer. The movies also employ parody and satire of the horror genre, with over-the-top violence and comedic elements. While "Scary Movie" is an outright parody, "Trick" maintains a more serious tone but incorporates twists and reveals that subvert expectations in a similar vein.
Fear, Inc.
"Fear, Inc." and "Scary Movie" share several key similarities in their plot structure and themes: Both movies satirize and parody the horror genre, with "Scary Movie" parodying classic slasher films like Scream, while "Fear, Inc." parodies horror movies like Saw and Friday the 13th. The protagonists in both films, Cindy and Joe, are drawn into a series of terrifying events orchestrated by a mysterious entity (the Ghostface killer in "Scary Movie" and the Fear, Inc. company in the other film). The movies employ meta-humor by having the characters be aware of horror movie tropes and clichés. The central conflict revolves around the protagonists being tormented and put through horrific scenarios, with the line between reality and fiction becoming increasingly blurred. Both films feature gruesome deaths and over-the-top violence played for comedic effect. There is also a twist ending where the true mastermind behind the events is revealed, subverting the audience's expectations. Overall, "Fear, Inc." follows a similar narrative structure to "Scary Movie" by taking familiar horror tropes and putting a comedic, self-aware spin on them through parody and satire.
The Funhouse Massacre
Both "Scary Movie" and "The Funhouse Massacre" are horror parody films that follow a group of teenagers being stalked and killed by serial killers on Halloween night. The killers disguise themselves and infiltrate locations where the teens gather - a high school in "Scary Movie" and a haunted house attraction in "The Funhouse Massacre". The films satirize classic slasher movie tropes with over-the-top violence and dark humor. They feature inept law enforcement officers who fail to stop the killers, as well as news reporters seeking to exploit the murders. The climax involves the surviving teens confronting and defeating most of the killers, only for a final twist revealing one of the killers is still alive and poised to continue the rampage.
Babysitter Massacre
Both "Scary Movie" and "Babysitter Massacre" are horror parody films that follow a group of teenagers being stalked and killed by a masked killer on Halloween night. The killers target babysitters and their friends, mimicking classic slasher movie tropes. The plots revolve around the protagonists' past mistakes coming back to haunt them, with the killers seeking revenge for prior wrongdoings. The films feature over-the-top violence and gore played for comedic effect, parodying the clichés of the horror genre. The narratives build tension through a series of gruesome murders before revealing the killers' identities and motives in climactic twists. Despite the humorous tones, the movies maintain elements of suspense and terror typical of slasher films.
Mischief Night
Both "Scary Movie" and "Mischief Night" are horror-comedy films that follow a group of teenagers being terrorized by a masked killer on a night before a major holiday. The plots revolve around a seemingly innocent babysitting situation that takes a dark turn, with the babysitter being targeted by the killer. The films feature a blend of horror tropes and comedic elements, with the killers' identities being revealed in surprising twists at the end. The protagonists are high school students who don't quite fit in, and the stories explore themes of isolation, dark humor, and the consequences of past actions. The narratives build tension through a series of brutal murders and near-death experiences for the main characters before culminating in a final confrontation with the killer.
Cherry Falls
Both "Scary Movie" and "Cherry Falls" are slasher horror films that follow a similar premise of a killer targeting teenagers, particularly virgins, in a small town. The killers in both movies adopt the persona of a notorious figure from the past - Ghostface in "Scary Movie" and Lora Lee Sherman in "Cherry Falls". The plots revolve around a group of friends being terrorized by the killer, with the body count rising as the story progresses. There are elements of dark humor and satire in "Scary Movie", while "Cherry Falls" takes a more serious tone. However, both films explore themes of teenage sexuality, peer pressure, and the consequences of past actions. The climax in each movie involves the survivors confronting the killer and uncovering their true identity and motivations, which are rooted in past traumas and vengeance.
Halloween
Both "Scary Movie" and "Halloween" follow a similar premise of a masked killer stalking and murdering a group of teenagers on Halloween night. The killers, Ghostface in "Scary Movie" and Michael Myers in "Halloween", are portrayed as relentless and unstoppable forces, striking fear into their victims. The movies share a slasher film style with graphic violence and suspenseful chase sequences. The protagonists, Cindy Campbell in "Scary Movie" and Laurie Strode in "Halloween", are young women who become the primary targets of the killers and must fight for survival. Both films build tension through the killers' methodical pursuit of their victims, with the body count rising as the night progresses. Ultimately, the final girls Cindy and Laurie confront the killers in climactic showdowns, though "Scary Movie" takes a more comedic approach while "Halloween" maintains a darker, more serious tone throughout.
Terrifier
Both "Terrifier" and "Scary Movie" are horror-comedy slasher films that follow a group of teenagers being stalked and killed by a deranged killer on Halloween night. The killers, Art the Clown and Ghostface, are mysterious figures who commit brutal and over-the-top murders. The films parody classic horror tropes and feature exaggerated violence and dark humor. They also involve a sole surviving victim who is traumatized by the massacre and must recount the events a year later. The plots revolve around the killer systematically hunting down and dispatching the main characters in gruesome ways, with the survivors attempting to unmask and stop the killer's rampage.