13: Fear is Real

[GeneralCinema]

I discovered this today (I would have posted something earlier had I known.)

Here's the scoop from wikipedia (this is a better explanation than I can give):

Thirteen people compete to "stay alive" as they face their deepest fears in an all-out elimination competition and scare-fest. Pitted against each other in situations straight from the horror movies, the 13 will face shocking surprises, psychological scares and lots of "beware of the dark" moments, all designed by a "mastermind" of terror. In addition to frightening them, he'll also entice individuals to work in concert with him and against the others, creating a situation in which the 13 will not only look over their shoulders but will also never be certain who is real before them.

Each week, one unlucky victim will be "killed off" via frightening challenges and game-playing until only one person is left to win the grand prize of - fittingly - $66,666.

"13 – Fear Is Real" is produced by Magic Molehill Productions, Inc. and Warner Horizon Television Inc. in association with Jay Bienstock Productions and Ghost House Pictures with executive producers Jay Bienstock ("Survivor," "The Apprentice"), Sam Raimi (the "Spider-Man" films, "The Evil Dead" films) & Robert Tapert ("The Evil Dead" films, "The Grudge" films).

There's also a "Box of Death" that someone (unknown at this point whio has it) had to steal secretly.  This gives them the ability to "kill" three contestants.

"The Mastermind" is too much of aJigsaw knock-off because everything is communicated by audio cassette so far.

It's on the CW on Wednesdays at 9:00pm.  The first episode was tonight (hopefulle there will be reruns) and it wasn't too bad, but we'll see where it goes.

[BQueen]

When I heard about this and who was producing it I was interested but all the reviews I've read pretty much unanimously call it crap.  Too bad.

[GeneralCinema]

When I heard about this and who was producing it I was interested but all the reviews I've read pretty much unanimously call it crap.  Too bad.

I wouldn't necessarily call it "crap" but it's not any groundbreaking either.  Like I said, I'm gonna see where it goes.

[BQueen]

Yeah, you're probably right, crap being too strong a word.  I think people's expectations were maybe too high.  I'll DVR a couple of eps and give it a shot.

[GeneralCinema]

I liked the second episode, but it's getting hoakier as it goes on.  The third and fourth episodes were this past Thursday and Friday.  I'm only watching it because Sam Raimi's naem is on it.  That's abotu it.

[GeneralCinema]

It's over.  Yes, it was kinda hoaky to start, but it surprisingly got better as the show progressed.  The second to the last episode was the best one.

If there's a second season, hopefully they can improve on it.