On Monday, Prime Video announced it has ordered a new horror-themed competition baking show called “Killer Cakes.” The show will debut as a two-part special exclusively on Prime Video on Thursday, October 8, 2024.
The series from Blumhouse Television and “Cake Boss” creators High Noon Entertainment is a one-of-a-kind competition show where bakers with terrifying skills attempt to win some of the most frightening challenges ever produced for television. Contestants will work with Hollywood’s best horror special effects artists to unleash their twisted imaginations and create some of the most disgusting, disturbing, and realistic-looking horror cakes ever made.
The series is hosted by horror veteran Matthew Lillard (“Scream”) with expert judges, Scream Queen Danielle Harris (“Halloween” Franchise), and experimental food artist and cookbook author Nikk Alcaraz (“Peculiar Baking”).
Contestants Include:
- Amanda Yother (Rathdrum, ID)
- Dillon Barlow (Houston, TX)
- Dziedra “Z” Brusberg (Marysville, WA)
- Deadra “Dee” Compean (Beaumont, TX)
- Eszter Summerlin (Gulf Breeze, FL)
- Jesse Lesser (Dallas, TX)
- Mark Lie (Chicago, IL)
- Shanelle Long (Pensacola, FL)
Ruth Amsel serves as showrunner for the two-part special, with Executive Producers Jason Blum and Gretchen Palek for Blumhouse Television and Scott Feely for High Noon Entertainment. In addition to his role as host, Lillard also serves as Executive Producer. “Killer Cakes” is produced by Blumhouse Television, ITV America’s High Noon Entertainment and Amazon MGM Studios.
