Scary Movie 4 [Unrated] [Blu-ray]

Director: David Zucker David Zucker

Overview

Spoof series torch-bearer and Airplane! mastermind David Zucker steps back into the captain's chair for yet another round of cinematic shenanigans in the latest installment of the Scary Movie franchise, this time mocking such frightful blockbusters as Saw, War of the Worlds, The Village, and The Grudge. An alien invasion threatens to wipe out the entire human race, but not if Cindy Campbell (Anna Faris) and her nymphomaniac pal, Brenda Meeks (Regina Hall), have any say in the matter. With the clock counting down for all of humankind and the extraterrestrial invasion about to begin, the fearless but slightly dunderheaded heroines are joined by a series of celebrity guests including Dr. Phil, Carmen Electra, Chris Elliott, Shaquille O'Neal, and, of course, Leslie Nielsen in ensuring that the planet remains free of the alien menace and prepared for yet another installment in the over-the-top, pop-culture-deflating satire series. Although two versions of this film officially exist (a PG-13 one and an "Unrated and Uncensored" one -- evidently they skipped the R version), the unrated cut only reportedly features about three extra minutes of screen time, devoted to jiggling and bouncing breast implants.

Product Details

Release Date:	03/22/2011
UPC:	0883476031415
Original Release:	2006
Rating:	NR
Source:	Weinstein Company
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language:	English
Time:	1:30:00
Sales rank:	13,251

Special Features

The Scary Truth: A Conversation with the Filmmakers; The Man Behind the Laugh: Director David Zucker; Zany, Spoof Humor - Zucker Style; The Visual Effects of Scary Movie 4; The Youngbloodz; Rappers... Actors; The Cast; Improvisation of Craig Bierko; Bloopers; Deleted and Extended Scenes with Optional Commentary by Director David Zucker, Producer Robert K. Weiss and Writer/Producer Craig Mazin

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Anthony Anderson	Mahalik
Craig Bierko	Tom Ryan
Carmen Electra	Holly
Chris Elliott	Ezekiel
Anna Faris	Cindy Campbell
Cloris Leachman	Mrs. Norris
James Earl Jones	sich selbst
Bill Pullman	Henry Hale
Charlie Sheen	Tom
Molly Shannon	Marilyn
Phil McGraw	sich selbst
Regina Hall	Brenda
Kevin Hart	CJ
Michael Madsen	Oliver
Leslie Nielsen	Präsident Harris
Shaquille O'Neal	sich selbst,Actor
Conchita Campbell	Rachel
DeRay Davis	Marvin
Debra Wilson	Oprah
Beau Mirchoff	Robbie
Simon Rex	George
Dave Attell	Knifeman
Bryan Callen	Harper
Alonzo Bodden	Jamison
Drew Mikuska	Cody
Fabolous	Gunman
Henry Mah	Mr. Koji
John Reardon	Jeremiah
Campbell Lane	Amos
Chingy	sich selbst
Andre 3000	Jack
Bill Nighy	Actor
David Arquette	Actor
David Zucker	Actor
Chris Williams	Actor
D-Ray	Actor
Lil Jon	Actor
YoungBloodZ	Actor
Kendra Wilkinson	Actor
James L. Venable	Composer,Composer

Technical Credits

David Zucker

Jim Abrahams

Craig Mazin

Pat Proft

David Zucker	Director,Screenwriter
Jim Abrahams	Screenwriter
Craig Mazin	Screenwriter,Producer
Pat Proft	Screenwriter
Robert K. Weiss	Producer
Bob Weinstein	Executive Producer,Executive Producer
Roger Mussenden	Casting
Kymber Lim	Executive Producer
Hamilton Sterling	Sound Editor

Editorial Reviews

For the fourth installment of the Scary Movie franchise, the reins were handed over to the famed Zucker Bros., who just so happen to pull off a more consistently funny exercise in absurdist humor than their previous so-so third entry. Once again, the duo play their hand with far less vulgarity and the movie is more teen-friendly than the first two entries, which is very much a part of why the film hit so big (40 million dollars on opening weekend is indeed a large opening for any kind of comedy). For the most part, their lampooning works across the board, with shot-for-shot recreations of blockbusters gone by setting the scene for predictably wild sight gags and witty wordplay. With gags hitting the audience at least every two minutes, the flick manages to keep its steam going right up until its riotous finale, featuring a parody of Tom Cruise and Oprah that really shouldn't work, but does, thanks to the filmmakers' willingness to push the gags to the point of ridiculous lunacy. Best intended for audiences not afraid to work out their funny bones for a breezy hour and a half, Scary Movie 4 is an infectious and infantile horror romp that doesn't stop, which for its target audience, is just what the doctor ordered.

All Movie Guide - Jeremy Wheeler