The original idea for Boo! A Madea Halloween came during the making of comedian Chris Rock’s directorial effort Top Five, where the actor/director approached Tyler Perry about making a fake Halloween movie for Top Five.
The movie also used the classic Halloween movie poster, and the tradition continues with this sequel that offers a not-so-subtle nod to The Shining.
The poster also features a nod to the horror classic The Shining, featuring Madea playing “peek-a-boo” with a sharp axe.
The first Boo! movie poked fun at a few horror classics before it hit theaters, with one poster claiming Madea is The Exorsister, a reference to the 1973 horror classic The Exorcist.
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Boo 2! A Madea Halloween (2017 Movie) Official Teaser Trailer “Peek-A BOO BOO!” – Tyler Perry