13: Fear Is Real 13: Fear Is Real 13: Fear Is Real is a 2009 American horror reality competition series which premiered on January 7, 2009. It follows a group of 13 contestants as they are trying to survive in a setting inspired by horror movies. On May 27, 2009, The CW canceled the series after one season. "13: Fear Is Real" was 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) and Robert Tapert
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