Scary Movie
“Fear is a state of mind”
Synopsis
On Halloween night, big-time nerd Warren attends a spookhouse in a small Texas town. But is the haunted house as harmless as it seems, or has a psychotic mental patient found a new stomping ground?
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Official Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-09-11
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Release History & Theatrical Window
WorldFest Houston
Festival / Special Debut
October 18, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Erickson
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Erickson, David Lane Smith, Mark Voges
- Original Score
- Hank Hehmsoth
- Original Title
- Scary Movie
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Brillstein-Grey Entertainment, Gold/Miller Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Erickson
Daniel Erickson, David Lane Smith, Mark Voges
Hank Hehmsoth
Ivan Bigley
Sheri Galloway
Keith Brunson, Daniel Erickson
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Erickson
Director
Daniel Erickson
Screenplay
David Lane Smith
Screenplay
Mark Voges
Screenplay
Keith Brunson
Producer
Daniel Erickson
Producer
Hank Hehmsoth
Original Music Composer
Sheri Galloway
Editor
Lyndall Manson
Costume Design
Helen Rockenbaugh
Costume Design
Ivan Bigley
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Scary Movie
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What is Scary Movie about?
On Halloween night, big-time nerd Warren attends a spookhouse in a small Texas town. But is the haunted house as harmless as it seems, or has a psychotic mental patient found a new stomping ground?
Who directed Scary Movie?
Scary Movie was directed by Daniel Erickson.
Who stars in Scary Movie?
The principal cast of Scary Movie includes John Hawkes, Jason Waller, Suzanne Aldrich, Virginia Pratt, Mark Voges.
When was Scary Movie released and how long is it?
Scary Movie was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Scary Movie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Scary Movie was composed by Hank Hehmsoth.