1996 horror classic originally titled "Scary Movie" (6)

I believe the answer is:

scream

(Other definitions for scream that I've seen before include "Extremely funny entertainer" , "Loud piercing cry" , "one causes great amusement" , "Indication of terror - how funny!" , "Howl, shriek" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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