In late July, we learned that USA Network had greenlit a reboot of the comedy-horror series “Scare Tactics” from Jordan Peele and Monkeypaw Productions. Now it’s been announced that the series will premiere on USA Network on Friday, October 4, 2024, at 10 p.m. ET/PT and will air simultaneously across Bravo, SYFY, and E!.
Hosted by Flip, a spectral pre-teen obsessed with horror movies and fascinated by human fear, the audacious reboot will turn unsuspecting individuals into the main characters of their very own horror movies in a cinematic approach to the hidden camera concept.
Each episode will feature devious pranksters setting up friends and family, known as targets, in hilariously twisted scenarios that blur the lines of reality, horror, and comedy. From a casual dinner party that takes an unexpectedly cannibalistic turn to a pair of newlyweds who are the proud new parents of something … less than human, the targets will navigate one unreal decision after another as audiences laugh, jump, and are left breathless for more.
Anyone can be a target, even WWE superstars “The New Day,” who find themselves amid a terrifying paranormal event during what should have been a seemingly run-of-the-mill promo opportunity with Cody Rhodes.
“Scare Tactics” is produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio, a division of Universal Studio Group, in association with Monkeypaw Productions and WMTI Productions, Inc. Jordan Peele, Win Rosenfeld and Jamal Watson executive produce for Monkeypaw Productions. Scott Hallock executive produces for WMTI Productions, Inc. Elan Gale serves as executive producer and showrunner.
