The 10 Best Scary Movie Quotes, Ranked, Ahead of ‘Scary Movie 6’

The Scary Movie franchise built its reputation on outrageous parody, razor-sharp comic timing, and lines so ridiculous they’ve lived rent-free in pop culture for decades.

With “Scary Movie 6” on the way, it’s the perfect time to revisit the quotes that made the series legendary.

From Doofy’s deadpan absurdity to Brenda’s unshakeable (and completely misplaced) confidence, these are the 12 best Scary Movie quotes, ranked.

10. “The ring is mine!” from “Scary Movie 3” (2003)

This one isn’t necessarily the funniest quote in the franchise, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. “Scary Movie 3” leaned hard into pop-culture parody, and moments like this are exactly why so many fans have a soft spot for it.

9. “The dogs are acting strange.” from “Scary Movie 3” (2003)

Context is everything with this one — and if you’ve seen the movie, you already know exactly why it made the list. It’s the kind of line that hits differently once you know what’s coming.

8. “Officer, I thought you were a burglar.” from “Scary Movie” (2000)

Doofy was one of the most purely ridiculous (and cringy) characters in the entire franchise, and this line is peak Doofy. The joke works because he commits to it completely, just fully unhinged energy delivered with a straight face.

7. “My germs!” from “Scary Movie 2” (2001)

I wish I could explain why this line is so funny, but that’s kind of the magic of the Scary Movie franchise. It’s completely ridiculous, and somehow still makes me laugh every time. Some jokes don’t need to make sense; they just need to commit to the bit.

6. “Tom, I’ll need a ride home.” from “Scary Movie 3” (2003)

The delivery carries this one entirely. On its own, it’s just a mundane request — in context, the timing and tone turn it into one of the funniest moments in the third film. The complete lack of concern after what just happened is what makes it so memorable.

5. “Cindy, this is a skeleton. This is bones!” from “Scary Movie 2” (2001)

Brenda spends the entire scene convinced she’s about to die, only to suddenly realize there’s no threat at all. The abrupt shift from panic to relief is what makes this line so funny, and Regina Hall’s delivery takes it to another level.

4. “Cindy, the TV’s leaking!” from “Scary Movie 3” (2003)

A direct parody of “The Ring,” this scene gets funnier with every rewatch. It’s the kind of joke that works well because of Brenda’s casual delivery, and because the original source material is so well known. It’s a reminder of just how good the first few films’ pop-culture instincts were.

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3. “Wassuuuuup?!” from “Scary Movie” (2000)

Let’s be honest: A lot of people would put this at No. 1. It’s probably the most recognizable Scary Movie quote ever, and for good reason. This scene went viral before “going viral” was even a thing. I can’t put it higher on my list, but I respect you if it’s at the top of yours.

2. “Run, bitch! Ruuuun!” from “Scary Movie” (2000)

Few lines capture the energy of the original “Scary Movie” better than this one. The delivery is what makes it unforgettable — if you’ve seen the movie, there’s a good chance you read this quote in Shorty’s voice. And honestly, he wasn’t wrong.

1. “Take my strong hand!” from “Scary Movie 2” (2001)

Whether it’s technically the exact quote or not, every Scary Movie fan knows what I’m talking about. The setup is simple, the joke is ridiculous, and somehow it still makes me laugh every time. It may not be the most famous quote in the franchise, but for me, it’s the one that made the biggest impression.

If this ranking has you ready to plan a full horror movie marathon, upcoming horror movies are already stacking up nicely.