Boo-: A Madea Halloween ((install))

Tyler Perry's Boo! A Madea Halloween (2016) is a horror-comedy film that marks the ninth installment in the Madea franchise. The story follows the sharp-tongued Madea as she is tasked with watching her great-niece, Tiffany, to prevent her from sneaking out to a raucous fraternity Halloween party. Plot Overview

The "Laugh Scare" Ratio

Critics were mixed upon release—Rotten Tomatoes has it hovering around 35%—but audiences gave it a consistent A- CinemaScore. Why the disconnect? Boo- A Madea Halloween

Reviews for Boo! A Madea Halloween show a major split between critics and audiences. While professional reviewers generally panned the film for its low production value and repetitive humor, fans often found it a fun, lighthearted entry in the franchise. Critical Consensus Tyler Perry's Boo

Critics watch a Tyler Perry movie looking for narrative cohesion. Fans watch "Boo! A Madea Halloween" for the "Laugh Scare": the moment where terror turns to hilarity. Consider the famous "chain saw" sequence. A masked killer revs a chainsaw inches from Madea's face. The audience screams. Then Madea pulls out her own chainsaw. The audience roars. Plot Overview The "Laugh Scare" Ratio Critics were