Scary Movie 4

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Scary Movie 4 is available in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on fuboTV and Paramount Plus Premium right now. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. 3,652 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Anna Faris's performance alone is worth the time investment. Available now on Disney Plus — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Scary Movie 4 earns its spot. The jokes in Scary Movie 4 land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Cindy finds out the house she lives in is haunted by a little boy and goes on a quest to find out who killed him and why. Also, Alien "Tr-iPods" are invading the world and she has to uncover the secret in order to stop them. Anna Faris and Regina Hall lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It was released in 2006. The timing in Scary Movie 4 is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Scary Movie 4 is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Anna Faris is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.