July 25, 2024

USA Network announced today that a reimagined version of Scare Tactics has been greenlit for a premiere later this year. The comedy-horror series will be returning to television for the first time in over 10 years; the original ran from 2003 to 2013 on Syfy.

The new Scare Tactics will be from Jordan Peele and Monkeypaw Productions, with episodes offering a cinematic approach to the hidden camera concept. Unsuspecting individuals will be turned into the main characters of their very own horror movies, set up by their friends and family and put in hilariously twisted scenarios with fully immersive stories that blur the lines of reality, horror and comedy.

"What do you get when you combine Jordan Peele, hidden cameras, unsuspecting people and horror-movie scenarios? You're about to find out!" said Toby Gorman, President, Universal Television Alternative Studio. "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."

"Reimagining Scare Tactics with Jordan, Monkeypaw and UTAS has been a dream come true," said executive producer Scott Hallock. "Fans have been asking us to bring Scare Tactics back for years, and working with this team was an amazing opportunity. There's no one better at horror and comedy than Jordan and Monkeypaw."

Look for the return of Scare Tactics this fall on USA Network.