Pop Culture Happy Hour

Scary Movie

June 8, 2026·20 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

The horror comedy franchise Scary Movie is back in theaters with a new movie. But does this legacy sequel that parodies other legacy sequels have anything new to say? Helmed by the Wayans Brothers, it lampoons horror tropes new and old amid a flurry of jokes and references, and brings back familiar faces like Anna Faris and Regina Hall. It also introduces a new generation to face the dreaded Ghostface.Do you want to hear about more legacy sequels? Check out these episodes:‘Scream 7’ takes a weak stab at continuing the franchise'I Know What You Did Last Summer' gets hooked on nostalgiaConnect with Pop Culture Happy Hour:Letterboxd / FacebookOur weekly newsletterSupport Pop Culture Happy Hour+See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

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