Are you THAT person who acts an absolute fool during movies? Well, honey, the legendary cast of Scary Movie just read the room—and YOU—for filth!
Listen, darling. The iconic reunion that has everyone and their mama rushing to theaters is back with Shorty (Marlon Wayans), Ray (Shawn Wayans), Brenda (Regina Hall), Cindy (Anna Faris), and yes, even Hanson’s strong little hand, because we live for the chaos. But apparently, the cast is drawing a line in the sand about what kind of chaos is acceptable—and it starts with not being “like Brenda” in the movie theater.
The franchise, which previously blessed us with absolute comedic genius through Scary Movie 2 before taking a Wayans-free detour, is making its triumphant return. And with that return comes a special message that’s giving parental guidance realness: PLEASE be respectful in the theater, bestie. The cast is basically saying: yes, we’re hilarious, yes, you’ll want to scream and laugh, but keep it cute and don’t ruin the experience for literally everyone else trying to enjoy the film.
Brenda—Regina Hall’s iconic character from the original films—has always been the definition of unhinged movie theater energy. You know the type: talking back to the screen, screaming at jump scares, making every moment about themselves. It’s camp, it’s entertaining in a movie, but in real life? We need to be evolved, darling. The cast’s message is basically: channel your inner cinema citizen and save the Brenda energy for when you’re actually watching the movie at HOME.
Fans are absolutely living for this PSA moment. Social media has been FLOODED with people tagging their friends who definitely need this reminder, because let’s be honest—we’ve all experienced that one person who transforms into a feral creature the moment the lights dim. It’s giving ‘too much energy, not enough home training.’
The cast is essentially saying: support us, come see the movie, laugh until your wig flies off—but do it responsibly. Respect the theater, respect your fellow movie-goers, and for the love of everything holy, put your phone away. This is the most elegant way to tell people to get it together, and we are absolutely here for it.
What do you think? A) I’m totally being Brenda at the theater and I regret NOTHING. B) I’m bringing this energy to every movie screening from now on as a public service reminder.