Not Scary When You See It Funny
Setting the record straight...
Okay first things first... This is NOT a rip-off of Scary Movie. It was in production way before Scary Movie started filming and was slated to be released in theaters. However it got delayed and Scary Movie beat em to the punch. Knowing that people (especially now as I can see from the previous posts) were going to think it a rip-off if released right behind SM, the producers opted for a tv movie instead. This is the truth as it was mention on Entertaiment Tonight. So please, STOP CALLING IT A RIP OFF!
Now to the review This is actully a pretty cool parody. Unlike Scary Movie (which I also liked btw) not all the jokes are riddled with sex gags and toliet humor, so of it harken back to the days of Airplane. I love the bit where the characters are at the party and discussing what to do in a horror situations. That was just hilarous especially with the cameo by the dude who played J.J on Good Times and the Pop Up video chase.
I'll admit some of it doesn't work but that how parody goes, its hit or miss and Scary Movie had the same type of problems. Overall I say its on par with SM. Both have unique sense of humor, it just a shame that SIYKWIDLFtT will only be seen by a few and sadly be wrongly branded as a rip-off just because of circumstance and bad timining. It really is a good movie if you give it the chance.
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It's a parody movie, it is supposed to be bad!
This movie is very much like Scary Movie. Either you laugh at all the silliness and jokes at other movies' expense, or you sit there frustrated thinking it is far too stupid to be funny. Remember, this movie was meant to be a joke!
That aside, there are hundreds of references to other films, some subtle, most not. There is a take on Grease's "Greased Lightning" which had me rolling in my seat, and at one point, Chucky makes a cameo appearance. This movie had a lot of stupid moments, but I would have to say it works as a whole. You have to be prepared for yet-another farcical Scream parody, if you go in expecting the finely-tuned humour of Billy Crystal or Woody Allen, you will be sorely disappointed.
Watch the background for many, many film references. The obvious slapstick gags sometimes overshadow the more humourous background references, some of which actually give this film second viewing possibilities. You will definitely not see all of the jokes this movie has to offer in one viewing (of course, many of you will not be able to stomach watching it a second time).
As with any parody, many of the jokes are predictable and somewhat lame. There are a lot of scatological references (expected), even some scenes pretty well ripped-off from Scary Movie (the entire first sequence), but there are some original bits which tip the scale in it's favour.
I gave it a 6 which is probably very generous, however I went in expecting a childish display of visual gags and got exactly what I expected. I think it was the "Greased Lightning" bit which pushed this from a 5 to a 6, it is one of those memorable moments in a comedy which when you think back on, always seems to make you chuckle.
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Hilarious and truly funny horror parody
Caught in the middle of a vicious killing spree, a group of high school students find themselves living in a world of parodies forcing them to rely on a local reporter covering the crimes to help them figure out the killer's identity.
For the most part this one here wasn't all that bad and serves quite the impressive and enjoyable slasher parody. While it's true that most of the comedic elements here are far more due to personal preference rather than anything to do with how funny the film itself actually is, the fact still remains that the film really does have some genuine laughs that are quite hysterical. The most effective of the film's great gags comes from the ploy of having them becoming more and more aware of the fact that they're in an actual parody rather than anything else, which not only means that they take the instances from the films themselves but also allows the film to take a series of potshots at the very concept of the parody genre by going through the motions of how absurd and contrived many of these films truly are. This one also manages quite a lot of fun actually going against the normal conventions found throughout most slashers, as the inept killer who can't kill anyone on his own merits, the taunting of the victims who manage to find the most obscure means of escape and the hysterical chase sequence here that's presented as a pop-up music video which is utterly hilarious and one of the film's most original gags. While the few attempts at horror do give way to this being more of a spoof than anything else, and the comedy is certainly not something for everyone it's got more than enough to make for a highly underrated and enjoyable spoof.
Rated R: Graphic Language, Violence,comedic sexual references and drug use.
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Not bad.
This movie was exactly what I expected, an average parody with tons of sight gags. It won't have you doubled over in laughter but there are some good jokes.
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Good parody (Stop this insulting!)
I found this comedy to be a good and funny one. It's a good parody of a lot of this bad teenage horror movies. Humour is something that varies through people, and to say that people who find this movie good have mad cow disease is insulting!! Think before you write (or maybe the one who wrote that had mad cow disease...).
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Very entertaining!
Another spoof of the Scream/I Know What You Did Last Summer horror gene involving a group of popular high school students stalked by a bumbling masked killer while a dogged reporter named Hagitha Utslay covers the story and of the plight of the prime suspect and transfer student Dawson. First off, this is NOT a rip-off of scary movie. It was made before scary movie and was scheduled for a theatricle release but since scary movie beat it to the punch line it was given a direct-to-video release instead. In all honesty, I wish "Shriek" had gone to theatres over the awful scary movie. While there are a few weak moments to be found here, most of the jokes are quite funny or hilarious and the fun, campy atmosphere make it way more enjoyable than scary movie. My rating for "Shriek If You Know What I Did Last Friday the Thirteenth"-7.5/10.
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It was great!!!
For all you LOSERS who said it was a bad ripoff of Scary Movie, get your facts straight. This movie was written and produced BEFORE Scary Movie was even a thought. The Scary Movie production team stole pieces of this film right from the original draft. USA did do a lousy editing and mix job, but that is NOT the fault of the writers or actors. For those of you who said it reminded you of Airplane, kudos, from an article I read about the writers, that's what it was supposed to achieve.
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Not great, but reasonably entertaining
A spoof of several horror movies. Kids at a high school are being murdered by a maniac in a mask. A TV reporter investigates.
Not exactly original: horror spoof movies were dime-a-dozen in the early 2000s, and almost as common as horror movies involving crazed mask-wearing killers bumping off high school kids. Isn't too bad though: some good laughs and is reasonably entertaining. Never takes itself seriously, which is a very useful quality in a parody.
Much more watchable than I expected.
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Not very intelligent, but not without entertainment
I don't know why, but I didn't hate this movie. Maybe it was because I was just in the mood for something stupid, or maybe it was because of Majandra Delfino's long legs, but it was worth a smile or two. This movie might not win any awards, but if you want to see something kinda light, go for it. If you're looking for something that's going to be interesting, deep or meaningful, rent something else.
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Runs circles around 'Scary Movie'.
This film, like 'Cherry Falls,' was scheduled for wide-screen release but due to some other films - other horrible films - they were not. Instead, the USA Network, which is widely known for its pornography that consists of the Pizza Guy entering, then a cut, then the Pizza Guy leaving, aired these two films and others.
I believe this was the jewel of the bunch. Unlike 'Scary Movie,' it provided humor via dialogue - and not a penis impaling. The movie kept throwing joke after joke at you, at times making it hard to breathe. From the cheerleader lapping Scotch in a water fountain in school to the surprise 'dastardly' ending, the film did what many thought impossible: parody a parody.
And yes, even before (and after) 'Scary Movie' left its path of destruction throughout audiences all over the world.
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I liked it
As compared to Scary Movie, this movie will obviously not appeal to the mass audience, however to those of us who enjoy overall "bad" movies this is a hit. I spent the money to rent this and have to say that I am happy. Personally I thought the beginning drab, with only one or two somewhat funny parts, however as the movie goes on to me, it gets better. I have to say that I did NOT like Scary Movie as much as everyone else, in truth I found the sexual humor overly done, this is quite the reverse. This pokes fun at ALL aspects of a teen slasher movie, not just the fornication. If you like pointless films, but your friends don't then save this diamond in the rough for a lonely night when you have nothing better to do. ((And before any of you comment I have quite the active social life))
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Shriek is what Scary Movie was trying to get to...
I have to admit that I didn't rent this video, my teen daughter did, but she liked it so much, she insisted that I watch it, telling me..."It isn't dumb, you'll like it!" She was right. We watched it together and both laughed all the way through. Since that first viewing, I've watched it a couple more times and--this is my best review of all--I found new things to laugh at that I missed the first time. We've recommended it to my daughter's friends and to my friends, and from both age groups we haven't heard anything but rave comments.
I think what's most important for its success is that Shriek is well written by script artists who have a great sense of dialogue. They've got a good grasp of the essential nature of parody and I think they must have seen every 'dead teen' horror flick ever. Because they know them so well, they've put in gags about pretty much everything related to them, instead of having to resort to being one-gag wonders.
But they don't stop with lots of in-jokes about dead teen movies--added on to that is an absurd collection of sight gags and parody-within-a- parody subplots (everything from the dance sequences in Grease to a few glimpses here and there of the Rocky Horror Picture Show).
In fact, there are so many sly asides and one-liners that I couldn't help but think "Mel Brooks" all the way through it. Of course, just like Mel Brooks' movies, this movie isn't claiming to be War and Peace or something. If you are looking for some kind of deep intellectual insight or social criticism, Shriek won't be for you...but then again, the genre it spoofs isn't about deep intellectual insights, either. Those movies are just for a thrill and this one is just for fun. So if what you're looking for is a good time and a lot of laughs, you can't miss with Shriek.
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one of the more entertaining teen/horror spoofs
my personal feeling is that this movie is better than any of the Scary Movie Films.i found it more relevant and clever.it is better paced,with no real spots that lag.the jokes do fly literally about every few seconds.i woudn't say it is funny,but there are some very amusing moments.i particularly liked the end stages of the film.to me,this film is lighter in tone than the Scary Movie franchise.it's also not as gross.the violence is also less graphic,and the language is much tamer.there is very little in the way of nudity,and most of the sexual situations are implied.the movie is rated R,but i'm not sure why.after watching it,i thought it would be PG-13,at most.i checked the rating after watching,and i'm really surprised.from my viewpoint, i think this movie would be suitable for most kids 13 or older,but parents should use their discretion,of course.either way,i thought this movie was pretty entertaining all the way through.it's no masterpiece,but i give this movie a 6/10
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Shriek is so damn funny you will not have much time to laugh.
Shriek is a movie so damn funny that you will not have much time to laugh. The movie is about 5 teenagers who after a string of murders get hunted by a retarded serial killer. The movie is badly rated because of Scary Movie but records state they were made at the same time. The movie is funny start to finish and is a must watch for all fans of the Scary Movies. This movie is misrated highly to be rated 35% and that I think Ratings of Scary Movie and Shriek would of been the other way around if Scary Movie had come out last. Overall I think that this movie is wicked and deserves a way higher rating then 35%. I rate this movie 68% for being a movie you can watch over and over again.
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Did you just fall into my swimming pool?
I am happy to say that I came into this movie with high hopes, and I was not disappointed. First off, this isn't a rip off of Scary Movie, since they both were made at about the same time, and personally, I think it's better! Despite having a FAR lower budget than Scary Movie, this film managed to work in a few stars and quite a bit of sight gags (i.e a cigarette machine in school and some coffins coming out of woodshop). I read the reviews before watching the movie that I had rented, and I was a bit worried, but I quickly forgot and began to watch. I was laughing within the first two minutes when the killer falls into her swimming pool. The opening is by far the funniest part of the movie in my opinion, although the fourteen second musical number "Grease Frightening" is pretty hilarious, especially afterwards when the killer chases Slab with Christine. Although the jokes are over the top and silly, they worked perfectly and the entire movie was hilarious. However, the end scene bugged me as it wasn't as funny as the rest of the film and felt sort of rushed.
The point is, if you loved Airplane! and the Naked Gun movies, this film is for you. There was hardly a dull moment, and all of the sight gags and jokes provided for long fits of laughter.
Here's one of my favorite quotes from the film: -After all, tomorrow is Halloween.... -AND Friday THE 13TH!
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A decent alternative to Scary Movie
Scary Movie, while hilarious, relied too heavily on gross-out gags and crudeness. While Shriek If You Know What I Did Last Friday 13th has these too, they are fewer and farther between. It's quite a funny movie, although some of the jokes take too long building up, however they are almost always worth the wait. Like any other parodies, it requires you to have a fairly extensive knowledge of horror movies, especially Scream and I Know What You Did Last Summer. There are loads of visual jokes to make it worth watching again and again. The acting is decent enough, though none of the stars stand out that much. I would recommend it to anyone who liked Scary Movie (its more of the same) and to those who didn't (its a lot less vulgar) Score: 8/10
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From the Land of Long, Winding Titles That Try To Say Too Much
Go ahead, laugh at the title. Sure, it appears to be a lame knockoff/parody of such allegedly hip slasher movies as Scream and I Know What You Did Last Summer. Oh, and sure, we just had one of those parody films (Scary Movie). Are you sick of this genre yet? Well get unsick. This one's a keeper.
With a virtually unknown cast and with the whole self-referential, self-absorbed, self-aggrandizing horror movie genre being so far overdone as to render satire ineffective, this movie had very little going for it from the outset. Its title seems more of a ripoff than a well-considered parody. But the title belies a wonderful product.
I really didn't expect much here, maybe a few laughs to help me scrape through the day. I expected a real dumb comedy, one with jokes about as subtle as a sledgehammer. But this one is more in the vein of the early Airplane! movies - it is rife with both verbal and sight gags, some of which are throwaways. The movie seems to relish its stereotypes, but mockingly.
One of the great things about the original Airplane! is that there were so many gags going on in the background that you sometimes found yourself paying attention to the peripheral stuff and ignoring some of the actual plot. The writers of that movie knew you'd do that, and they made the central plot rather dull - airplane in danger, must be landed - and allowed the characters to play off their lines as complete straight men. This movie does the same kind of thing, and there are tons and tons of inside and subtle jokes that you might not see right off the bat - and when you do, you'll laugh your ass off.
The basic story is that there are murders going on in a high school ("The Spring Break Massacre," the papers call it), five friends are united both by these murders and something they did the previous year (which they all remember differently), and an intrepid reporter who tries everything to get the scoop on the whole thing.
This is real parody. It's a great escapist movie, a lot of fun if you sat through any of the self-indulgent crap that was the Scream trilogy. This one never lets you take it seriously. It's a fun ride all the way.
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Great Movie
I personally think this movie was a great Parody. I can't see how you people can say it sucked. This movie was very funny and I love it. I'd love to find a copy on tape or DVD to add to my own personal collection. This is one of my favorites.
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Worst spoof ever!
I will start this by saying that, Not Another Teen Movie was an intelligent and generally funny parody movie, Shriek If You Know What I Did Last Friday the 13th is completely and utterly devoid of anything resembling an effective joke (or anything of any worthwhile value, really). There's not much to say about this one; every single gag falls completely flat - even though it's parodying a lot of the same flicks that Not Another Teen Movie went after. The actors seem to be trying, but with a script this horrible, Marlon Brando himself (and I'm talking old school Brando, not The Island of Dr. Moreau Brando here) would've come off amateurish. Imagine the lamest joke you've ever heard and then stretch it out to around an hour and fifteen minutes, and you'll have a vague conception of how excruciating it was to sit through this miserable flick.
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Pleasant if stale horror spoof.
As you might expect, "Shriek" is packed with throwaway gags, verbal puns, absurdist humor and pop references. As you might also expect, it runs out of steam after the first half hour or so. Almost all the film's best moments involve The Killer and his confrontations with his potential victims; sadly, there are too many side trips that take the movie away from its basic horror-spoof line, and too many references to movies and TV shows that are not only irrelevant ("Reservoir Dogs", "Baywatch"), but often outdated as well ("Grease", "Home Alone", "Christine"). The "Mentals" commercial, in particular, was the low point in stupidity, whereas the killer's note saying "I NO WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER" was one of the high points. (**1/2)
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Saved by the Kelly
There not much that I can about this movie.
I liked it, It not great not even that good and total over the top plot but it still a lot of fun.
The plot It's your typical high school where a group of friends including Dawson (Harley), Slab (Rex) and Boner (Strong) are enjoying school life. Until, as serial killer turns up and starts chasing after them one by one. No one knows who this killer is, as he obviously slips around the school. Will they finally unmask the killer before it's too late?
If you didn't like the movie, a least you get to see Kelly from saved by the bell
This movie spoofs are Scream, Friday 13th,Halloween, I know what you did last summer,Chucky, Christine and even Grease.
This movie add anything to movie, when ever it wants, it not rip off of scary movie. it just other good/bad spoof movie
This movie made me laugh 5/10
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A very, very good movie
Warning: Spoilers
THIS CONTAINS SPOILERS! LOTS OF SPOILERS!
Okay, first of all, I think it´s very sad if people are insulting other people who liked this movie. If it´s not your kind of humor and you prefer the (body fluid) in your face style of Scary Movie, fine. I liked lots of jokes in Scary Movie, if was a really great film, but some of the jokes (like the entire scene when the two had sex) were too gross-out to be funny for me.
Now, let´s get back to Shriek. There´re no gross-out jokes here. Instead, you´re treated with LOTS of great spoofs, and (at least for me and the guys I watched this with) pretty much none of them fell flat. As Scary Movie, Shriek pretty much follows the plot of Scream, so there´s really not much to say about it.
Highlights were an insanely funny Menthos-spoof, the "Chop-up-video" (think Pop-up Video on MTV) and the "What happened to them" after the end credits, so be sure to wait until the credits have finished or you will miss out on one of the greatest jokes in the last couple of years - the fate of Barbara. And let´s not forget the "Are you SURE you´re not a lesbian?" line and the following retort - the last time I laughed that hard was at the flute-line in American Pie. And there were tons of other great lines in the movie (like "Wanna go into the scary dark forest?" - "Sure!") which made it a laugh-a-minute ride.
Anyway, if you liked Scary Movie, I´m not too sure you´ll like this one. I liked both, and my friends did too, but judging from the comments from other users, a lot of people can only like one.
But if you like comedies in general, like Airplane and Naked Gun, definitely check this one out, too. You won´t be disappointed.
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2008 Review: Not Bad My first Review:Utter Garbage
2008 Review:
I recently caught this flick again on cable, and thought..."I wonder what I wrote about it way back when?" So, here I am digging up my own words and going, "gosh, was I harsh!"
This really is not as bad as I stated below. I mean, it is not funnier than Scary Movie, but it really does have a charm all its own.
I actually did laugh a few more than 2 times. I mean, not laugh out loud, but it did have some decent stuff. Sorry for such a nasty 1st review.
Original Review:
Okay for anyone to say this movie was far better or funnier than Scary movie, need to have their head examined. i think only 1 or 2 times did i give a slight chuckle. the comedy was just not here...the sets ups were bland and predictable. the editing...well, it seems someone used a lot of scotch tape to piece this trash together. to me, this was not a spoof...but a stream of ridiculous scenes taped together and called a film. this would never, never have lasted in theaters. reviewers have said this was funnier and would have made more money than Scary Movie...huh, wrong...
forcing us to think teen pregnancy, masturbation, alveoli and drugs are funny in teen movies, is just ignorant. nothing urinal or special abotu this "spoof". I hope it doesn't not spawn a sequel like the credits promise....
2 out of 10
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I'm never gonna get laid.
There is one indisputable fact about this parody of horror and Porky's films. If you don't find something funny, just wait one second because there is another joke coming right at you.
There is not one second in the 86 minutes that doesn't have a line, a sign, a reference, something that is funny. You may not like them all, but there is enough to keep you interested.
I am a Tom Arnold fan, and he was hilarious, especially in his attempts to hook up with Tiffani Thiessen. Of course, Danny Strong was extremely funny as the guy trying to get laid.
It wasn't so much a horror film; you never really see anything bloody, as it was an Airplane type parody.
A lot was corny, but a lot was also funny.
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