Monkeypaw’s president predicts an evolution in genre entertainment

At first glance, a revival of the prank show “Scare Tactics” might seem like an odd fit for Monkeypaw, the production company founded by Jordan Peele and behind blockbuster hits like “Nope” and “Monkey Man.” But the more you delve into USA Network’s new project, the more the reality series makes sense for one of the more ambitious, meticulous, and genre-bending ventures in Hollywood.

The original Scare Tactics, created by Scott Hallock and Kevin Healey, premiered on Syfy in 2003. The series follows a simple premise: each episode is about a group of “victims” who have been placed in a horrific situation made real by Hollywood magic and trained actors.