The movie is a parody of various horror films, including:
* The Exorcist: The demonic possession and exorcism scenes are heavily inspired by this classic.
* The Sixth Sense: The "I see dead people" line and other elements are parodied.
* What Lies Beneath: The ghostly apparition scenes are referenced.
* The Others: The house with its mysterious occupants is borrowed from this film.
* The Ring: The cursed videotape element is used.
While Scary Movie 2 borrows from many horror films, there is no specific "Hell House" location or storyline present in the film.