20 years ago, the SciFi Channel premiered a hidden camera prank show called Scare Tactics. The show placed real people into terrifying, often paranormal or bizarre situations to watch their reactions. This Halloween season, Scare Tactics is back with a seemingly bigger budget and under the guidance of horror master Jordan Peele.
The new season of Scare Tactics has made some changes to the format. This time, the show is hosted by Flip, described as a “spectral pre-teen obsessed with horror movies and fascinated by human fear.” While Flip’s appearance may not work for everyone, it doesn’t take away from the joy of watching random people get thrown into spooky situations.
The first episode of the new Scare Tactics season is a perfect return for the series. It showcases wild paranormal pranks as well as tense, slower-paced ones. In one prank, a man becomes a witness to a wedding involving a very pregnant woman and her husband, hinting at a devil-worshipping cult. Another prank features a man served what he believes to be human flesh at a fancy dinner, creating suspense around whether he will eat it.
Each prank ends with the truth being revealed to the victim, allowing them to relax and laugh off the experience. Watching people’s instant change from fear to relief and joy is always entertaining. Scare Tactics offers a collection of horror anthology-like pranks from various genres, showcasing real people’s authentic reactions to terrifying events.
The show is perfect for Halloween viewing, whether with friends or as a palette cleanser between horror movies. It adds a fun and thrilling element to any Halloween celebration. Scare Tactics brings a mix of laughter and fear, making viewers question how they would react in similar situations.
In conclusion, Scare Tactics’ return is a welcome addition to Halloween entertainment, offering a unique and thrilling experience for fans of horror and pranks alike.