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Scare Tactics

  • TV Series
  • 2003–2013
  • TV-14
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
2.7K
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Scare Tactics (2003)
Scare Tactics Season Three Part One
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Hidden CameraComedyHorrorReality TVSci-FiThriller

Reality show features sci-fi inspired pranks on unsuspecting people who witness alien abductions, hauntings, and other paranormal events, capturing their reactions.Reality show features sci-fi inspired pranks on unsuspecting people who witness alien abductions, hauntings, and other paranormal events, capturing their reactions.Reality show features sci-fi inspired pranks on unsuspecting people who witness alien abductions, hauntings, and other paranormal events, capturing their reactions.

  • Creators
    • Scott Hallock
    • Kevin Healey
  • Stars
    • Shannen Doherty
    • Lauren Ash
    • Sarah Colonna
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    2.7K
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    • Creators
      • Scott Hallock
      • Kevin Healey
    • Stars
      • Shannen Doherty
      • Lauren Ash
      • Sarah Colonna
    • 38User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Episodes151

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    Scare Tactics: Ghosts In The Room
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    Scare Tactics Season Three Part One
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    Scare Tactics Season Three Part One

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    Shannen Doherty
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    • 2003–2009
    Lauren Ash
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    Sarah Colonna
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    Tracy Morgan
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    Vanessa Broze
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    • 2011–2013
    Jerry Lambert
    Jerry Lambert
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    • 2003–2009
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      • Kevin Healey
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    8safaah-40394

    Great Show, awful host

    Love the show however I cannot stand Tracey Morgan lame comments. Please change his script
    DennisAlexis

    Fake, fake, fake

    Oh dear, this is one of the most worst TV shows I've ever seen. Actors are suppose to scare innocent victims while being filmed by hidden cameras. But the whole show is obviously fake. All the so- called "victims" are lame actors without any feeling at all. Can't you tell by the look of them? It obvious that they're all acting, and they're not even good at it. It's so pathetic.

    The only good thing about this show is the host Shannen Doherty, known for her role as Brenda Walsh in "Beverly Hills 90210". I do love her. I just wish she would have skipped this kind of crap because she is worth so much better.

    Beware of this show! It's trash! Trust me, I'm a horror fan.
    Ghrifter

    Probably the most entertaining reality show

    As everyone has become all too conscious of, "reality" tv is scraping the bottom of the bowl to come up with premises for shows now, however this is one reality show that is entertaining(at least) to watch. Honestly it's despicable, low-down, and often times in poor taste, but it is technically a TRUE reality. The fact that you are seeing people completely scared out of their mind is the only reason to watch it. These people don't have the time to connive into another episode or put on a pretty face for the camera. The poor souls on this show are sometimes so close to hysteria that the producers end the skit prematurely.

    When faced with watching elimidate, survivor, or queer eye, I'd have to cast my vote for Scare tactics. If nothing else I would award it with the title of most entertaining reality show.
    judge-gideon

    Reality TV?

    Please understand, I am not bashing the show. It would be a great idea if the underlying premise were true: real victims scared out of their wits by a team of pranksters.

    But is it real?

    The "victims" are indeed actors who are also in on the prank...and thus are never scared or surprised (you can check IMDb and confirm this).

    If the victims of each prank were just ordinary people, why then do they not see the three large cameras taking multiple moving shots at different angles in the room in HD (1080p) quality? Why can they not see the boom microphone over their head to capture stereo sound? (a hidden condenser mic wouldn't be capable of capturing broadcast quality sound)

    The most amazing facet of this program is how the the die-hard fans cannot differentiate between a scripted, staged production and actual reality.
    MovieMilhouse21

    Hilarious

    I love this show so incredibly much. It is similar to Candid Camera or SpyTV, except for the fact that people can set up their friends to get scared. It is so funny how people react to getting scared. It is hosted by Shannon Doherty is totally babealicious. I can't imagine anyone not liking this show. Then again, I love practical jokes and scaring the crap out of people. I hope this show stays on air for a long time!!!

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      Blumhouse Productions considered reviving this series in 2017.
    • Connections
      Featured in Late Night with Conan O'Brien: Darrell Hammond/Shannen Doherty/Joshua Bell (2003)

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    • Release date
      • March 28, 2003 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sci-Fi Channel
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Жестокие игры
    • Production companies
      • Hallock Healey Entertainment
      • The Sci-Fi Channel
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      • 1.33 : 1

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