The Scary Movie
“And that's the sound of one hand clapping.”
Synopsis
Martina and Sonja, cross-dress in vampire capes and werewolf claws, re-enacting familiar horror tropes. A corresponding soundtrack of stock screams and "scary" music suggests that the girls' toying with gender roles and power dynamics may have dire consequences.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peggy Ahwesh
- Screenplay & Story
- Peggy Ahwesh
- Original Title
- The Scary Movie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Budget
- $30
- Production Studios
- Jerome Foundation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peggy Ahwesh
Peggy Ahwesh
Peggy Ahwesh
Peggy Ahwesh
Department Leadership Roster
Peggy Ahwesh
Screenplay
Peggy Ahwesh
Producer
Peggy Ahwesh
Director of Photography
Peggy Ahwesh
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Scary Movie
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What is The Scary Movie about?
Martina and Sonja, cross-dress in vampire capes and werewolf claws, re-enacting familiar horror tropes. A corresponding soundtrack of stock screams and "scary" music suggests that the girls' toying with gender roles and power dynamics may have dire consequences.
Who directed The Scary Movie?
The Scary Movie was directed by Peggy Ahwesh.
Who stars in The Scary Movie?
The principal cast of The Scary Movie includes Martina Meijer Torr, Sonja Mereu, Barbara Barry, Peggy Ahwesh.
When was The Scary Movie released and how long is it?
The Scary Movie was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 8m.