Get Ready for a Haunting Halloween: Scare Tactics Returns!

The Terrifying Return of Scare Tactics: A Howling Good Time

It’s hard to believe that it’s been 20 years since Syfy’s (aka Sci-Fi Channel) leap of faith with the now-classic hidden camera prank show, Scare Tactics. I mean, I was younger back then, and I loved the show when I was younger. And I’m thrilled to say that this Halloween season, Scare Tactics is back, bigger and better than ever, with a revamped format and under the wing of horror mastermind Jordan Peele.

So, what’s new with Scare Tactics? Well, first of all, the host is none other than Flip, a "spectral pre-teen obsessed with horror movies and fascinated by human fear." While I’m not entirely sure about Flip’s TV head and off-brand Crypt Keeper vibes, it really doesn’t matter. The core of the show remains the same: watching unsuspecting people get dropped into terrifying and spooky situations, with a healthy dose of tension, suspense, and a pinch of dark humor.

The first episode is a masterclass in paranormal pranks, as our unsuspecting participant becomes embroiled in a wedding that’s slowly revealed to be a satanic cult ritual. The second episode, featuring WWE superstars and a creepy doll, is a slower-paced thrill ride that builds to a hair-raising climax.

Of course, every prank ends with someone revealing the truth to the victim, letting them exhale a sigh of relief, and giggle at the absurdity of it all. It’s always a treat to watch people’s reactions as they switch from horror to liberation.

So, if you’re in the mood for some spooky fun this Halloween season, Scare Tactics is the perfect show to binge-watch. It’s like a collection of horror anthology films from various genres, starring real people with authentic and varied reactions to the terrifying events unfolding around them. Watch it with friends, and you’ll have a blast debating who would freak out the most in each scenario.

Trust me, Scare Tactics is back, and it’s better than ever. And I’m thrilled it’s back just in time for Halloween. So, grab some candy, gather some friends, and get ready for a howling good time!