When the Wayans brothers unleashed Scary Movie 2 onto theaters in 2001, audiences knew they were in for a raunchy, ridiculous, and relentlessly offensive ride. The sequel to the blockbuster parody didn't just up the ante on horror spoofs; it delivered one of the most bizarre, talked-about, and physically uncomfortable sex scenes in comedy history.
For nearly two decades, fans have whispered about "that scene" involving Tori Spelling, a bottle of syrup, and a pair of ghostly hands. Today, we go behind the scenes for an look at the making, the controversy, and the lasting legacy of the sex scene in Scary Movie 2 . The Setup: Parodying Poltergeist and Possession Erotica To understand the scene, you have to understand its targets. Scary Movie 2 lampoons haunted house classics like The Haunting (1999) and Poltergeist , but its most specific (and crudest) target was the 1990 erotic thriller Ghost . In Ghost , the famous pottery wheel scene between Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze became an icon of cinematic sensuality.
The Wayans brothers’ response? Turn that ethereal romance into a gastro-nightmare. sex scene in scary movie 2 exclusive
The production crew faced unique challenges. The required a custom-made "phantom rig"—a set of mechanical arms hidden beneath a specially designed mattress that could flail, grope, and "perform" while Anna Faris remained motionless, possessed.
The plot leading to the scene is simple: Alex Monday (Anna Faris), the dim-witted final girl, is possessed by the ghost of a malignant entity. To get her back, the horny but lovelorn geek, Shorty (Marlon Wayans), decides that the only way to "exorcise" the ghost is to... well, have sex with it. This sets the stage for a sequence that defies all logic, good taste, and the laws of physics. In an exclusive interview from our archives, Marlon Wayans recalls filming the infamous bedroom sequence. "We knew we had to top the first movie. In Scary Movie 1 , we had the gross-out masturbation gag. For the sequel, [co-writer/director] Keenen [Ivory Wayans] said, 'Let’s take the most romantic ghost scene ever and cover it in maple syrup.' And we all just died laughing." When the Wayans brothers unleashed Scary Movie 2
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"The arms had about 30 different settings," says special effects coordinator Dave Miller (name changed for privacy). "There was the 'tickle setting,' the 'slap setting,' and the one we called the 'pancake breakfast'—which was just full-on, aggressive syrup distribution. We went through 45 gallons of fake maple syrup over two nights of shooting. The hotel suite we built on the soundstage was a biohazard by the end." Today, we go behind the scenes for an
For fans of parody horror and anyone who appreciates comedy that isn't afraid to get messy, this exclusive look reveals the truth: sometimes, the only way to exorcise a demon is to make a fool of yourself in front of millions of people. And a bottle of syrup. Have you revisited the Scary Movie 2 sex scene lately? Share your memories (and your syrup brand preferences) in the comments below. For more exclusive deep dives into horror-comedy history, subscribe to our newsletter.