Jordan Peele is producing a reboot of Scare Tactics, the hidden camera prank horror comedy show that used to be on the SyFy Channel.
The show previously ran for five seasons, and this new series has been greenlit by USA Network and it will launch later this fall.
Scare Tactics will turn “unsuspecting individuals into the main characters of their very own horror movies. Set up by their friends and family, these unwitting participants are put in twisted scenarios with fully immersive stories that blur the lines of reality, horror and comedy as they navigate one unreal decision after another.”
Corie Henson, EVP, Unscripted Content, NBCUniversal Entertainment said in a statement: “As one of the most visionary creators of the day, there is nothing Jordan Peele can’t do.
“We’re honored to be making our first unscripted series together. This brilliant reimagining of the classic Scare Tactics has it all – laughs, jump scares and outrageous moments. In the hands of Jordan and Monkeypaw, you never know what’s coming next.”
Win Rosenfeld, President of Monkeypaw Productions. added: “We’re so grateful at Monkeypaw to help reimagine one of our all-time favorite hidden-camera shows. Working with showrunner Elan Gale, one of the most creative and mischievous minds in unscripted television, and Scott Hallock, the brilliant creator of the original Scare Tactics, has been an absolute blast.
“It’s cathartic and hilarious to watch people get a little scared, and the scenarios we cooked up for this season are really wild. We can’t wait to share a little light-hearted schadenfreude with audiences soon.”
Toby Gorman, President, of Universal Television Alternative Studio said: “What do you get when you combine Jordan Peele, hidden cameras, unsuspecting people and horror-movie scenarios?
“You’re about to find out.Working with Monkeypaw Productions, NBCU and USA Network to bring one of the most creatively scary and hilarious projects to life has been a phenomenal experience.
“We can’t wait for audiences to join in the fun of our first unscripted project with Jordan as it perfectly blends horror, humor and reality.”
The series was originally produced by Scott Hallock, who is exec producing via his WMTI Productions, which owns the format. Peele, Win Rosenfeld and Jamal Watson executive produce for Monkeypaw.
Elan Gale (The Bachelor, FBoy Island, Midnight Mass, and The Midnight Club) serves as showrunner and exec producer.
Source: Deadline
