Scary Movie 5 (2013)

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Home with their newly-formed family, happy parents Dan and Jody are haunted by sinister, paranormal activities. Determined to expel the insidious force, they install security cameras and discover their family is being stalked by an evil dead demon.

Introduction
"Scary Movie 5", directed by Malcolm D. Lee, is the 5th installation in the Scary Movie franchise. Released in 2013, the movie is a raucous parody of numerous popular horror, science fiction, and mystery thrillers. Ashley Tisdale and Simon Rex star as Jody and Dan, a couple who must ward off numerous supernatural horrors after embracing their nephew and niece.

Plot
The movie opens with Charlie Sheen and Lindsay Lohan, playing themselves, engaging in wild antics resulting in Sheen's uncommon death. Shine's three kids are then discovered by Sheen's brother Dan and his better half Jody. Selecting adoption, they bring the kids to their home, sparking off a series of bizarre and scary occurrences.

In a liftoff from thrillers like "Mama" and "Paranormal Activity", the couple suspect something is incorrect with the children and set up electronic cameras all over their home. This results in the discovery of the kids's haunted behavior as they connect with an invisible entity called Mama.

Dan and Jody look for help in various ways. Dan pairs up with his primate research assistant who is obsessed with "Rise of the Planet of the Apes", while Jody discovers a plot against her from a rival ballerina, in a parody of the motion picture "Black Swan". The couple ultimately comes together to hire a group of ghost busters, psychic and priests to rid your home and the kids from the ghost's grasp.

Humor & Parody
Like its predecessors, "Scary Movie 5" utilizes humor as its primary weapon, heavily spoofing scenes from popular films. The inclusion of 'Mama', 'Black Swan', 'Paranormal Activity', 'Inception', and 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes', to name a few, gives the audience a funny break from the normally intense originals.

Guest Appearances
"Scary Movie 5" is also known for its cameos. Beginning With Charlie Sheen and Lindsay Lohan doubling up on their bad-boy and bad-girl images to Mike Tyson's unforeseen existence, the film parades a lineup of surprise appearances. Comedian Katt Williams, star Terry Crews, and even Usher have their short, funny moments.

Reception and Box Office
"Scary Movie 5" received usually negative reviews from critics, who criticized its absence of creativity, humor and coherence. Despite this, the movie has its moments of parody luster that pleases fans with its lampooning of the most popular films. Not discouraged by the critics, the motion picture handled to be commercially effective, drawing in almost $80 million worldwide versus a $20 million spending plan.

Conclusion
In conclusion, "Scary Movie 5" is a motion picture targeted at fans of parody and slapstick funny. It complete the Scary Movie franchise with its distinct brand of humor, poking fun at a range of popular motion pictures from various categories. Despite the negative criticism, it retains an audience who appreciates its ultimate style of satire and comedy.

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