scary movie is an american comedy movie. it is a parody of a horror movie. it is directed by keenan ivory wayans. it stars anna faris, jon abrahams, shannon elizabeth, regina hall, marlon wayans, shawn wayans and carmen electra. it was released to mixed reviews on july 7, 2000. it was followed by four sequels: scary movie 2, scary movie 3, scary movie 4 and scary movie 5.