Scary Movie 6 grasps for relevance by parodying KPop Demon Hunters in the worst way possible
Scary Movie 6 has released with Marlon and Shawn Wayans expanding the franchise’s parody scope beyond traditional horror films to include children’s entertainment. The film targets 2025’s popular animated feature KPop Demon Hunters, a Sony Animation and Netflix production, with a dedicated sequence that has drawn attention for its unusual approach to the material.
The Wayans brothers have built the latest installment around spoofing a broad range of horror properties, from acclaimed entries to lesser-regarded efforts. However, the decision to parody the Oscar-winning KPop Demon Hunters marks a departure for the franchise’s established formula, incorporating family film satire alongside its typical genre mockery.
The animated parody sequence has reportedly generated discussion among viewers and critics, with the approach characterized as “bizarre” in tone and execution. The film’s attempt to find relevance by satirizing the popular children’s property represents the franchise’s ongoing effort to remain contemporary while maintaining its characteristic comedic style.