Another scary movie is coming to the box office — but there should be more laughs than screams coming from theatergoers. The latest horror parody in Paramount and Miramax’s “Scary Movie” franchise is hitting theaters this weekend and has made $7.7 million in previews. Paramount is projecting a $40 million opening for “Scary Movie,” though … Read more
![Carmen Electra on Returning to Scary Movie 6 and Working With [SPOILER]](https://variety.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/GettyImages-2278956281.jpg?crop=0px%2C27px%2C3019px%2C1698px&resize=1000%2C563 "Carmen Electra on Returning to Scary Movie 6 and Working With [SPOILER]")
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains details about “Scary Movie 6,” now in theaters. Carmen Electra is back for more “Scary Movie.” The actress returns to the franchise’s sixth installment after appearing in the first film’s now iconic opening scene that spoofed Drew Barrymore in the original “Scream.” Electra later appeared in “Scary Movie 4,” one … Read more
For the May 20 issue of Variety, I spoke with Marlon Wayans about his extraordinary journey from a New York City housing project to Hollywood stardom, as well as his long-awaited return to the “Scary Movie” franchise after it was snatched away from him and his brothers by the “tyrant” Weinsteins. We covered quite a … Read more