‘Scary Movie’ Cast Reveal Their Must-Know Tips for Watching the Horror-Parody Like a Pro

The 2026 release of Scary Movie brought the franchise back to theaters with a new film directed by Michael Tiddes and written by Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Craig Wayans, and Rick Alvarez.

The movie continues the story of Cindy Campbell and her group of friends as a masked killer from the original films returns. The film also marks the return of the Wayans family to the series after more than two decades away.

During the premiere red carpet, several cast members spoke to Rotten Tomatoes about how audiences should approach the film. Their answers focused on humor, audience reaction, and the chaotic tone the franchise is known for.

Anna Faris, who returns as Cindy Campbell, gave a short and playful response when asked for advice. She said, “Back in the day I would have given some good advice, but I think you guys know what I mean. You know what I mean?” Her comment hinted at the long-running nature of the franchise and the shared understanding fans have of its style.

Olivia Rose Keegan offered a more direct and unusual suggestion about how to watch the film. She said, “Get a little high before. I think this is going to be peak. If you are a little high.” Her comment reflected the film’s chaotic, over-the-top humor and suggested that audiences should expect a wild viewing experience.

Jon Abrahams focused more on audience mindset going into the movie. He said, “prepare to be offended. Prepare not to take yourself too seriously. Let it go. Go sit next to some strangers and laugh. Nobody is safe.” His remarks pointed to the film’s style of parody, where nearly everything is targeted for comedy, including popular horror tropes and cultural references.

Chris Elliott also spoke about the tone of the film and how it pushes boundaries. He said, “Be prepared to be challenged, to have the boundaries pushed, broken.” His comment suggests that the film continues the franchise’s tradition of exaggerated humor and unpredictable jokes that aim to surprise audiences.

The film itself, Scary Movie 6, was released in the United States on June 5, through Paramount Pictures. It has received mostly negative reviews from critics, despite strong recognition from fans of the original series. The movie was widely discussed because of the return of the Wayans family, who helped shape the early success of the franchise before leaving after Scary Movie 2 in 2001 due to creative disagreements.

Critics have been divided on the new entry, but the cast’s comments show that the film is meant to be experienced as a loud, unpredictable comedy that relies heavily on audience reaction. The red carpet interviews highlight how the cast expects viewers to engage with the movie in a relaxed and open way.

Overall, the promotional interviews suggest that Scary Movie 6 is designed to be chaotic, offensive at times, and fully aware of its own parody style. The cast’s advice makes it clear that the film is not meant to be taken seriously, but instead experienced as a shared, comedic event in theaters.

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