Scary Movie 3: A Hilarious Spoof of Horror and Sci-Fi Films
Scary Movie 3 is a 2003 American parody film that mocks various horror and sci-fi films that were popular in the early 2000s. It is the third installment in the Scary Movie franchise, and the first one to be directed by David Zucker, who is known for his work on Airplane! and The Naked Gun series. The film stars Anna Faris as Cindy Campbell, a news reporter who investigates a cursed videotape and a mysterious crop circle phenomenon. Along the way, she encounters characters and situations from films such as The Ring, Signs, 8 Mile, The Matrix, and more. The film also features Charlie Sheen as Tom Logan, a farmer and former reverend; Regina Hall as Brenda Meeks, Cindy's best friend; Simon Rex as George Logan, Tom's brother and a wannabe rapper; Leslie Nielsen as President Baxter Harris; Anthony Anderson as Mahalik; Kevin Hart as CJ; Queen Latifah as Aunt Shaneequa/The Oracle; Eddie Griffin as Orpheus; George Carlin as Architect; Denise Richards as Annie; Camryn Manheim as Trooper Champlin; Jeremy Piven as Ross Giggins; Pamela Anderson as Becca; Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg as Kate; Simon Cowell as himself; Fat Joe as himself; Macy Gray as herself; Redman as himself; Method Man as himself; Raekwon as himself; RZA as himself; U-God as himself; Naomi Lawson-Baird as Tabitha; Abigail Adams as Wedding Guest.
Scary Movie 3 was released on October 24th, 2003 by Dimension Films. It received mixed reviews from critics but was a commercial success. It grossed $220.7 million worldwide against a budget of $48 million. It was nominated for a Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie - Your Parents Didn't Want You to See.
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The Plot of Scary Movie 3
The film opens with two women, Katie (McCarthy) and Becca (Anderson), talking about a tape they watched separately. While Katie thinks it was a sex tape, Becca reveals that it was actually a cursed tape that kills whoever watches it in seven days. They receive a phone call from a creepy voice that says "seven days". Katie is then killed by a ghostly girl named Tabitha (Lawson-Baird) who crawls out of the TV. Becca tries to escape but is also killed by Tabitha.
Meanwhile, Cindy Campbell (Faris) is a news reporter who is assigned to cover a story about a mysterious crop circle that appeared on the farm of Tom Logan (Sheen), a former reverend who lost his faith after his wife's death. Cindy meets Tom and his brother George (Rex), who is an aspiring rapper. She also meets Tom's children, Robbie (Drew Mikuska) and Rachel (Marny Eng), who are troubled by strange visions and noises. Cindy finds the same cursed tape in the house and watches it. She receives a phone call from the same voice that says "seven days". She then visits her friend Brenda (Hall), who is a teacher at a local school. Brenda tells Cindy that she also watched the tape and has only one day left to live. They decide to seek help from Aunt Shaneequa (Latifah), a psychic who lives in the ghetto. Aunt Shaneequa tells them that the tape is the work of an evil force that can only be stopped by finding the well where Tabitha was buried by her mother.
Cindy and Brenda go to the old farm where Tabitha lived and find the well. They are attacked by Tabitha's mother, who reveals that she killed Tabitha because she was evil and possessed by aliens. Cindy manages to push her into the well and seal it with a lid. She then receives a call from George, who tells her that he is at a rap battle with his rival Fat Joe (himself). Cindy rushes to the rap battle and joins George on stage. They perform a rap song that impresses the crowd and wins the battle. However, they are interrupted by President Harris (Nielsen), who announces that aliens have invaded Earth and are destroying everything. He also reveals that he has a secret plan to stop them.
Cindy, George, Tom, Robbie, Rachel, Brenda, Mahalik (Anderson), CJ (Hart), and President Harris go to the secret bunker where the president's plan is revealed. He has a device called the Continuum Transfunctioner, which can send a signal to the aliens and make them explode. However, he needs someone to activate it manually at the alien mothership. Cindy volunteers to do it, since she has nothing to lose. She takes the device and boards a spaceship piloted by Orpheus (Griffin) and Architect (Carlin). They fly to the mothership and infiltrate it. Cindy finds the core of the ship and plugs in the device. She then encounters Tabitha, who is revealed to be the leader of the aliens. Tabitha tries to kill Cindy, but Cindy fights back and throws her into a pit of lava. She then activates the device and escapes with Orpheus and Architect.
The device works and all the aliens explode. The world is saved and everyone celebrates. Cindy reunites with Tom and his children, who have regained their faith. George proposes to Cindy and she accepts. Brenda reveals that she survived Tabitha's attack and joins them. President Harris congratulates them and gives them medals of honor.
The Parodies of Scary Movie 3
The Ring
Scary Movie 3 parodies The Ring, a 2002 American remake of a 1998 Japanese horror film about a cursed videotape that kills whoever watches it in seven days. The film follows Rachel Keller, a journalist who investigates the tape's origin and tries to save her son from its curse.
Scary Movie 3 makes fun of The Ring's characters, plot, visual style, and scares in various ways:
The film opens with Katie and Becca watching the tape separately, instead of together as in The Ring. Katie thinks it was a sex tape, while Becca reveals that it was actually a cursed tape.
The tape itself is different from The Ring's tape, which features disturbing images such as maggots, ladders, horses, etc. Scary Movie 3's tape features random clips such as people falling down stairs, animals mating, Oprah Winfrey crying, etc.
The voice that calls after watching the tape says "seven days" in a creepy tone in The Ring. In Scary Movie 3, the voice says "seven days" in different ways such as "seven days...bitch", "seven days...and you'll die", "seven days...and your ass is mine", etc.
Tabitha, the The Matrix
Scary Movie 3 parodies The Matrix, a 1999 science fiction action film that depicts a dystopian future in which humanity is unknowingly trapped inside a simulated reality called the Matrix, created by intelligent machines to harvest human energy. The film follows Neo, a hacker who is contacted by a group of rebels led by Morpheus, who believe that Neo is the prophesied savior who can free humanity from the Matrix.
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Scary Movie 3 makes fun of The Matrix's characters, plot, visual style, and action scenes in various ways:
The film introduces the characters of the Oracle (Latifah) and Orpheus (Griffin), who are parodies of the Oracle and Morpheus from The Matrix. The Oracle is a sassy and sarcastic woman who lives in a rundown apartment with her husband and son. She tells Cindy that she is the One, but also insults her appearance and intelligence. Orpheus is a flamboyant and incompetent leader of the rebels, who wears a purple leather coat and sunglasses. He tries to help Cindy escape from the Agents, but ends up crashing his car and getting arrested.
The film recreates the scene where Morpheus offers Neo a choice between a red pill and a blue pill. In Scary Movie 3, Orpheus offers Cindy a choice between a red pill and a blue pill. However, he also offers her other pills of different colors and effects, such as a green pill that makes her horny, a yellow pill that makes her pee, and a purple pill that makes her hallucinate.
The film parodies the bullet time effect, which is a visual effect that shows the action in slow motion while the camera moves around the scene at normal speed. In Scary Movie 3, Cindy uses this effect to dodge bullets fired by the Agents. However, she also uses it to dodge other things, such as spitballs, popcorn, and soda cans.
The film mocks the fight scene between Neo and Agent Smith in the subway station. In Scary Movie 3, Cindy fights Agent Thompson (Piven) in a similar setting. However, instead of using martial arts moves, they use slapstick comedy moves, such as hitting each other with newspapers, umbrellas, and briefcases.
8 Mile
Scary Movie 3 parodies 8 Mile, a 2002 biographical drama film that depicts the early career of rapper Eminem, who also stars as the main character. The film follows Jimmy Smith Jr. aka B-Rabbit, a white rapper from Detroit who struggles with his personal and professional life, and competes in rap battles against his rivals.
Scary Movie 3 makes fun of 8 Mile's characters, plot, visual style, and rap battles in various ways:
The film introduces the character of George Logan (Rex), who is a parody of B-Rabbit. George is a white rapper who lives in a trailer park with his brother Tom and his niece and nephew. He works at a car factory and dreams of becoming a rap star. He also has a crush on Cindy, who is a parody of Alex, B-Rabbit's love interest.
The film recreates the scene where B-Rabbit chokes at the rap battle and runs off the stage. In Scary Movie 3, George chokes at the rap battle and vomits on the stage. He then runs off the stage and gets hit by a car.
The film mocks the scene where B-Rabbit and his friends burn down an abandoned house. In Scary Movie 3, George and his friends burn down a house that turns out to be occupied by an old lady.
The film parodies the scene where B-Rabbit and Alex have sex in the factory. In Scary Movie 3, George and Cindy have sex in the factory, but they are interrupted by a security guard who joins them.
The film spoofs the final rap battle between B-Rabbit and Papa Doc. In Scary Movie 3, George faces off against Fat Joe, who is a real rapper. George wins the battle by making fun of himself and Fat Joe, but he also makes a mistake by wearing a Ku Klux Klan hood.
Other Films and References in Scary Movie 3
Scary Movie 3 also parodies or alludes to other films and references that are not the main focus of the plot, but are still used for comedic effect. Some of these are:
The Sixth Sense (1999): Cindy sees dead people, such as Michael Jackson, who tries to molest her and Cody. She also sees the ghost of her ex-husband, who tells her that he was gay and had an affair with George.
The Others (2001): Cindy and Brenda encounter a group of ghosts who think they are alive and the living are dead. They try to scare them away by pretending to be ghosts themselves, but end up being scared by them instead.
Lord of the Rings (2001-2003): Cindy meets a character named Gollum, who is obsessed with the cursed tape and calls it "my precious". He tries to steal it from her, but she fights him off.
Michael Jackson: The film makes fun of Michael Jackson's appearance, behavior, and allegations of child molestation. He is shown as a ghost who tries to molest Cindy and Cody, as well as a zombie who dances with other zombies in a parody of Thriller.
Simon Cowell: The film mocks Simon Cowell's harsh and rude criticism of contestants on American Idol. He is shown as a judge at the rap battle, where he insults George and Fat Joe. He is then shot by an angry audience member.
Macy Gray: The film jokes about Macy Gray's distinctive voice and singing style. She is shown as a singer at the rap battle, where she sings incomprehensibly and annoys everyone.
Redman: The film makes fun of Redman's rap lyrics and persona. He is shown as a rapper at the rap battle, where he raps about his sexual exploits and bodily functions.
Wu-Tang Clan: The film references the Wu-Tang Clan, a rap group that consists of nine members. They are shown as rappers at the rap battle, where they introduce themselves by their stage names and rap briefly.
The Reception of Scary Movie 3
Scary Movie 3 received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a 36% approval rating based on 133 reviews, with an average rating of 4.8/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Though an improvement over the second Scary Movie, the laughs are still inconsistent and some jokes fall flat." On Metacritic, the film has a score of 49 out of 100 based on 30 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". On IMDb, the film has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 based on 144,000 votes.
Some critics praised the film's humor, direction, and performances, especially from Anna Faris and Leslie Nielsen. Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times gave the film three out of four stars and wrote, "Scary Movie 3 is funny in a way that Scary Movie and Scary Movie 2 never quite achieved: It's a satire, not a lampoon." Peter Travers of Rolling Stone also gave the film three out of four stars and commented, "David Zucker directs with his old Airplane! flair for sight gags and nonstop nonsense. And Anna Faris is a comic wonder as Cindy Campbell." Owen Gleiberman of Entertainment Weekly gave the film a B- grade and said, "Scary Movie 3 is a jamboree of bad taste that targets movies you hate as well as movies you like, yet it does so with more verve than either of its predecessors."
However, some critics criticized the film's lack of originality, coherence, and subtlety. A.O. Scott of The New York Times wrote, "Scary Movie 3 is not so much a movie as a collection of skits loosely organized around a flimsy premise." David Edelstein of Slate called the film "a mess" and added, "The jokes are so obvious that they barely qualify as jokes." Lisa Schwarzbaum of Entertainment Weekly gave the film a D+ grade and remarked, "Scary Movie 3 is so witless that it makes you long for the comparative sophistication of Airplane! II: The Sequel." The Trivia and Facts of Scary Movie 3
Scary Movie 3 has some interesting trivia and facts that reveal more about the film's production, casting, editing, and bloopers. Here are some of them:
The film was originally going to be directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans, who directed the first two Scary Movie films. However, he left the project due to creative differences with the studio. He was replaced by David Zucker, who changed the tone and style of the film to be more like his previous spoof films.
The film was also going to feature some of the original cast members from the first two Scary Movie films, such as Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Chris Elliott, James Woods, Tim Curry, Tori Spelling, etc. However, they either declined or were unavailable to reprise their roles. They were replaced by new actors or written out of the script.
The film has several cameo appearances by famous celebrities and personalities, such as Simon Cowell, Fat Joe, Macy Gray, Redman, Method Man, Raekwon, RZA, U-God, Master P, Ja Rule, D.L. Hughley, etc. Some of them played themselves, while others played fictional characters.
The film has several deleted scenes that were cut from the final version for various reasons. Some of them are available on the DVD and Blu-ray releases of the film. Some of these scenes include: a parody of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003), where Cindy and Brenda encounter Leatherface; a parody of The Blair Witch Project (1999), where Cindy and Brenda get lost in the woods; a parody of The Exorcist (1973), where Cindy and Brenda try to exorcise Tabitha; a parody of The Terminator (1984), where Cindy and Brenda are chased by a cyborg; a parody of Harry Potter (2001-2011), where Cindy and Brenda visit Hogwarts; a parody of Star Wars (1977-2019), where Cindy and Brenda meet Yoda; a parody of Jurassic Park (1993), where Cindy and Brenda encounter dinosaurs; etc.
The film has several bloopers and mistakes that can be spotted by attentive viewers. Some of them are: a boom mic visible in some scenes; a crew member visible in some scenes; a continuity error in the rap battle scene, where George's hood changes color; a spelling error in the credits, where Pamela Anderson's name is misspelled as "Pamala"; etc.
The Conclusion of Scary Movie 3
Scary Movie 3 is a comedy film that spoofs various horror and sci-fi films, such as The Ring, Signs, 8 Mile, The Matrix, and more. It is the third installment in the Scary Movie franchise, and the first one to be directed by David Zucker. The film stars Anna Faris as Cindy Campbell, a news reporter who investigates a cursed videotape and a mysterious crop circle phenomenon. The film also features Charlie Sheen, Regina Hall, Simon Rex, Leslie Nielsen, and many other actors and celebrities.
Scary Movie 3 is a film that has its strengths and weaknesses. On the one hand, it is a film that delivers some hilarious jokes, gags, and references that make fun of the films it parodies. It also has some great performances from the cast, especially from Anna Faris and Leslie Nielsen, who are both masters of comedy. On the other hand, it is a film that lacks originality, coherence, and subtlety. It relies too much on cheap humor, clichés, and stereotypes. It also has some scenes that are offensive, vulgar, or boring.
Scary Movie 3 is a film that has an impact on the comedy genre and the horror genre. It is a film that shows how comedy can be used to mock and criticize the conventions and tropes of horror films. It also shows how horror can be used to create laughter and entertainment. It is a film that has a legacy as a spoof film. It is a film that inspires other spoof films to follow its example and parody other genres and films.
Scary Movie 3 is a film that is worth watching for fans of comedy and horror. It is a film that offers some laughs and some scares. It is a film that is not perfect, but it is fun.
FAQs about Scary Movie 3
Here are some frequently asked questions about Scary Movie 3:
Q: Is Scary Movie 3 scary?
A: No, Scary Movie 3 is not scary. It is a comedy film that parodies horror films. It does not intend to scare the audience, but to make them laugh.
Q: Is Scary Movie 3 suitable for children?
A: No, Scary Movie 3 is not suitable for children. It is rated PG-13 for pervasive crude and sexual humor, language, comic violence and drug references. It contains some scenes that are inappropriate or unsuitable for young viewers.
Q: Is Scary Movie 3 connected to the other Scary Movie films?
A: Yes, Scary Movie 3 is connected to the other Scary Movie films. It is the third installment in the Scary Movie franchise, which consists of five films so far. It features some of the same characters from the previous films, such as Cindy Campbell and Brenda Meeks.
Q: Is Scary Movie 3 based on a true story?
A: No, Scary Movie 3 is not based on a true story. It is a fictional film that spoofs various horror and sci-fi films that are also fictional.
Q: Is Scary Movie 3 funny?
A: Yes, Scary Movie 3 is funny. It is a comedy film that makes fun of various horror and sci-fi films. It has some hilarious jokes, gags, and references that will make you laugh.
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