Fear, a groundbreaking paranormal reality series, aired on MTV from 2000 to 2002. Contestants, typically five or more, were dropped in supposedly haunted sites where they embarked on chilling dares over two nights to uncover supernatural activity. Created by Martin Kunert and Eric Manes, the pilot garnered rave reviews, prompting a full season order after its initial two episodes. Despite its popularity, the series faced cancellation after the second season due to high production costs, not low viewership. Innovations included self-filming by contestants and the use of night vision and body-mounted cameras. A DVD, MTV's Inside Fear, was released in 2001.
Country
US
Seasons
2
S01E01
West Virginia State Penitentiary
Sep 20, 2000
S01E02
St. Agnes Hospital
Oct 26, 2000
S01E03
Duggan Brothers Cement Factory
Feb 17, 2001
S01E04
Hopkins Military Academy
Feb 24, 2001
S01E05
Camp Spirit Lake
Mar 03, 2001
S01E06
Buck Hill Inn
Mar 10, 2001
S01E07
Eastern State Penitentiary
Mar 17, 2001
S01E08
USS Hornet
Mar 31, 2001
S01E09
Fort Gaines
Apr 07, 2001
S01E10
La Guerre Plantation
Apr 14, 2001