13 Fear is Real

13 Fear is Real (2009)

EndedReality showDrama, Horror

13 Fear is Real is a spine-tingling reality series in which the horror genre and reality genre meld to make a new, innovative series. 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 - fit...

Network
Scheduleevery Friday at 21:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E08BoomFeb. 20, 2009
S01E07AloneFeb. 13, 2009
S01E06A Deal with the DevilFeb. 6, 2009
S01E05A Lesson in TerrorJan. 30, 2009
S01E04Fort FearJan. 23, 2009
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did '13 Fear is Real' premiere?

'13 Fear is Real' premiered on January 7th, 2009.

Who was the host of '13 Fear is Real'?

The host of '13 Fear is Real' was the horror filmmaker and actor, Steve Niles.

What was the grand prize of the show?

The grand prize of '13 Fear is Real' was $66,666.

How many contestants were there in '13 Fear is Real'?

There were 13 contestants in '13 Fear is Real'.

Where was '13 Fear is Real' filmed?

'13 Fear is Real' was filmed in Louisiana.

What was the format of '13 Fear is Real'?

'13 Fear is Real' was a reality TV show with a horror theme, where contestants faced their darkest fears and tried to survive until the end.

Who eliminated the contestants in '13 Fear is Real'?

The killer, known as "The Mastermind" or "The Fear Master", was responsible for eliminating the contestants in '13 Fear is Real'.

How long was each episode of '13 Fear is Real'?

Each episode of '13 Fear is Real' was one hour long.

What were some of the fears the contestants faced in '13 Fear is Real'?

The fears that the contestants faced in '13 Fear is Real' included being buried alive, electrocution, being attacked by dogs, and being trapped underwater.

Who won '13 Fear is Real'?

The winner of '13 Fear is Real' was Tony Delvecchio.

What was the age range of the contestants in '13 Fear is Real'?

The contestants in '13 Fear is Real' were between the ages of 18 and 30.

Also known as

  • 13: Fear is Dead

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