Jordan Peele to Produce ‘Scare Tactics’ Reboot for USA Network

As a dedicated cinephile with a deep appreciation for both hidden camera shows and horror films, I couldn’t be more thrilled about Jordan Peele and Monkeypaw Productions’ reboot of “Scare Tactics” on USA Network. The original show was a beloved staple of my youth, filled with heart-pounding suspense and side-splitting humor.


Jordan Peele and his production company, Monkeypaw Productions, will be producing a new version of “Scare Tactics,” the hidden camera prank show, which has received the go-ahead from USA Network.

The comedy-horror show is slated to debut this fall at the basic cabler. Per the official description, the show “will turn unsuspecting individuals into the main characters of their very own horror movies. This heart-pounding show offers a cinematic approach to the hidden camera concept. Set up by their friends and family, these unwitting participants are put in hilariously twisted scenarios with fully immersive stories that blur the lines of reality, horror and comedy. As they navigate one unreal decision after another, audiences will laugh, jump and be left breathless for more.”

As a movie enthusiast and someone who’s thrilled to be part of the Monkeypaw team, I can’t express how excited I am about our opportunity to reimagine one of my all-time favorite hidden-camera shows. Collaborating with Elan Gale, an incredibly inventive and playful mind in unscripted television, and Scott Hallock, the mastermind behind the original “Scare Tactics,” has been a sheer joy.

As a long-time fan of science fiction and paranormal shows, I can’t help but feel nostalgic when I think back to the early 2000s and the iconic “Scare Tactics” on Syfy (formerly Sci-Fi Channel). Having grown up watching this show, it holds a special place in my heart.

“Jordan Peele, hidden cameras, unsuspecting people, and horror-movie scenarios – mix all these together, and you’re in for a treat! Toby Gorman, Universal Television Alternative Studio president, shares his excitement about this unique collaboration with Monkeypaw Productions, NBCU, and USA Network. The first unscripted project we’ve created together promises to deliver chills, laughs, and an element of reality that will keep you engaged.”

“Universal Television Alternative Studio, in collaboration with Monkeypaw Productions and WMTI Productions, Inc., are behind the creation of ‘Scare Tactics.’ Monkeypaw’s Peele, Rosenfeld, and Jamal Watson serve as executive producers. Scott Hallock holds this role for WMTI Productions. Elan Gale takes on the responsibilities of an executive producer and showrunner. The format for ‘Scare Tactics’ is owned by WMTI Productions.”

“Working with Jordan, Monkeypaw, and UTAS to revamp ‘Scare Tactics’ has been a long-awaited dream for me,” shared Hallock. “Fans have been eagerly requesting the return of this show for years, and I’m thrilled to be part of it with such a brilliant horror and comedy team.”

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2024-07-25 22:16