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Sam Raimi Scares Up 13 for the CW

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The CW has given an eight-episode order to 13, an unscripted series from feature director Sam Raimi (The Evil Dead, Spider-Man) and reality producer Jay Bienstock (Survivor, The Apprentice). Although the project was originally developed years ago under the title House of Horrors, Variety says the premise remains the same: Horror-themed challenges will eliminate players one by one, until a winner is left standing amid all the Karo syrup/"bloodshed." Still, it is likely to induce less cringing than Paris' new show.

13 is being eyed for a summer launch date.


Posted by TV Guide News
Mar 14, 2008 11:18 AM
Now how is this different from that horrid Fear Factor? Sadly, it will probably be a hit. Luck I don't watch too much on CW.:O
Posted by tvfan1957
Mar 14, 2008 11:23 AM
While I am happy Raimi is a Michigan boy who has done well, I'm not going anywhere near this. The CW is a disaster already; it doesn't need help.
Posted by Katcon
Mar 14, 2008 12:23 PM
You'd think that with a title like "13," the show would have gotten an order for 13 episodes rather than 8.

-- Rob
Posted by ShutUpRob
Mar 14, 2008 5:47 PM
This is different from Fear Factor because it has a haunted house theme. We also don't know what kind of challenges 13 will have.

I don't like reality TV, but I might just watch this because I'm a Raimi fan. Other fans will probably think of this project as a sign Raimi is losing it(along with an example like Spider-Man 3, which I actually like).
Posted by EDR37
Mar 16, 2008 11:40 AM
I'd be curious about this one. I want something more themed, rather than seeing who gets voted off the island or voted out of the house.

How about sending a group of people into a Haunted House, and whomever REALLY does survive by the end of the night gets the money.
Posted by Spiderkeg
Mar 17, 2008 12:38 PM
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