Scared!
Scared! | |
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Genre | Documentary Paranormal |
Starring | (See credited cast below.) |
Narrated by | Jason Porcino |
Country of origin | Template:TVUS |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 5 |
No. of episodes | 19 (as of May 18, 2010) (list of episodes) |
Production | |
Executive producers | Chris Mancuso Brian J. Cano |
Production location | Eastern United States |
Camera setup | Multiple |
Running time | 45–55 minutes |
Production companies | Core Films Thousand Hats Productions |
Original release | |
Network | Staten Island Community Television |
Release | September 12, 2002 present | –
Scared! (stylized as SCARED!), formerly titled as Scared on Staten Island!, is an American paranormal public-access television cable TV series that premiered on September 12, 2002 on Staten Island Community Television.[1] Produced by Core Films and Thousand Hats Productions, the program follows and stars a Staten Island-based team of urban explorers who venture into abandoned and condemned buildings in search of paranormal activity.[2] In each episode, three main members, who are collectively known as "The SCARED! Crew" and vary throughout the series, represent three points of view or beliefs: the psychic, scientist, and skeptic.[3]
Cast's work in the paranormal field
In 2009, the cast began a weekly internet radio show called Scared! on the Airwaves!, which served as an official companion to the documentary series. It coincided with their being represented by Night Management, whose client roster includes other names in the paranormal, such as Brian Harnois and Patrick Burns.[4] In October 2010 they switched over to Ideal Event Management, who represent most of the TAPS members and others in the field.[5]
The crew makes it a point to team up with other local groups when doing an investigation[6] and from time to time find themselves working with veterans in the field, such as John Zaffis and Rosemary Ellen Guiley.[7] Their reputation for working well with others has caused them to be requested to investigate places they might otherwise not have gone.[8]
Brian J. Cano and Chris Mancuso have also begun appearing at paranormal conventions to promote the show and to give their lecture on Urban Exploration called "The Urban Explorer's Backpack."[9][10] An article of the same name, written by Cano and Mancuso, in the Winter 2010 issue of Haunted Times magazine states, "There is a fine line between bravery and stupidity, so be sure to know the extent on your own limitations as well as the severity of any particular situation before you proceed."[11]
In May 2010, they began filming a documentary on the life and work of paranormal researcher and demonologist John Zaffis entitled, John Zaffis: The World Within. It premiered in September 2010 at the Dragon Con convention in Atlanta, Georgia[12] and was reviewed by TAPS Paramagazine as being, "beautifully shot and stunningly edited".[13]
Recently, Brian J. Cano joined the cast of the SyFy series, Haunted Collector, which is set to premiere on June 1st.[14]
Festivals and awards
The episode at the Parsonage Restaurant was featured in the 2006 Staten Island Film Festival. This year was the inaugural year for the festival.[15] The Eastern State Penitentiary episode was featured in the same festival the next year, in 2007.
In 2008, the Shanley Hotel episode won Best Editing at the Director's Chair Film Festival.[16]
The Philadelphia State Hospital episode won Best Editing and Best Local Film at the Director's Chair Film Festival in 2009.[17] The Danvers Mental Institution episode was an Official Selection the same year in the Staten Island Film Festival.
In 2009, the group was recognized by the International Paranormal Acknowledgement Awards (IPAA) and given the award for Best Paranormal Music Score.[18]
In 2010, CORE Films received an Aegis Award in the documentary category for their Grand Midway Hotel episode.[19]
Credited cast
- Current members
- Chris Mancuso (2002–present) – producer, lead investigator
- Brian J. Cano (2002–present) – producer, parapsychologist
- Lisa Ann (2007–present) – psychic/medium, Head of Psychic Division
- Paul DiGennaro (2007–present) – psychometric, Psychic Division
- Greg Cusick (2002–present) – investigator
- Jason Porcino (2002–present) – narrator, investigator
- Brooke Haramija (2009–present) – case manager
- Karrie-Ann Versace (2010–present) - equipment manager
- Edwin Martinez (2010–present) - demonologist
- Former members
- Joe Rice (2002–2006) – producer, psychic
- Erick Bonet (2002–2006) – security
- Wael "Shawn" Sharaydeh (2002–2009) – investigator
Episodes
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Season 1 (2002–03)
All locations in season 1 are in Staten Island, New York.
# | Location | Original Airdate |
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101 | St. Augustine's Academy (The Monastery) | September 12, 2002 |
102 | The Farm Colony at Sea View | October 20, 2002 |
103 | Seaview Hospital | February 5, 2003 |
104 | Staten Island Hospital | May 13, 2003 |
105 | St. George Theatre | September 25, 2003 |
106 | The Halloween Special | October 31, 2003 |
Season 2 (2004)
# | Title | Location | Original Airdate |
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201 | Review of Previous Episodes | — | 2004 |
202 | Graveyards of Staten Island | Staten Island, New York | 2004 |
203 | Danvers State Hospital | Danvers, Massachusetts | August 8, 2004 |
Season 3 (2006–07)
# | Title | Location | Original Airdate |
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301 | The Parsonage Restaurant | Staten Island, New York | February 3, 2006 |
302 | Eastern State Penitentiary | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | June 10, 2006 |
303 | The Farm Colony at Sea View 2.0 | Staten Island, New York | October 7, 2006 |
Season 4 (2008–09)
# | Original Airdate | Location |
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401 | February 14, 2008 | Staten Island, New York - The Garibaldi-Meucci Museum |
402 | April 17, 2008 | New Castle, New Hampshire - Portsmouth Harbor Light and Fort Constitution |
403 | October 4, 2008 | Napanoch, New York - The Shanley Hotel |
404 | December 25, 2008 | Danvers, Massachusetts - Danvers State Hospital 2.0 |
405 | March 18, 2009 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Philadelphia State Hospital (Byberry) |
406 | July 15, 2009 | Phoenixville, Pennsylvania - The Phoenixville Library |
407 | September 15, 2009 | East Bridgewater, Massachusetts - The East Bridgewater Town Hall |
408 | December 31, 2009 | Windber, Pennsylvania - The Grand Midway Hotel |
Season 5 (2010)
# | Title | Location | Original Airdate |
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501 | The Urban Explorer's Backpack, Vol. 1 | Various | March 14, 2010 |
502 | The Lizzie Borden House | Fall River, Massachusetts - Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast |
See also
References
- ^ Michael McWeeney/Staten Island Advance. "'SCARED!' for their livelihood: Pair's suit seeks 50Gs from ex-partner | Staten Island Featured Entries - Breaking News". SILive.com. Retrieved 2010-02-19.
- ^ Wright, Dennis J. (2009-10-20). "Is the Phoenixville library haunted? - The Mercury News: Pottstown, PA and The Tri County areas of Montgomery, Berks and Chester Counties (pottsmerc.com)". Pottstownmercury.com. Retrieved 2010-02-19.
- ^ Courtney Mroch. "Before You Give Up On Ghost Hunting Shows, Give "SCARED!" A Chance". HauntJaunts.net. Retrieved 2010-05-18.
- ^ "Night Management SCARED! Bio".
- ^ "Ideal Event Management SCARED! Bio".
- ^ Platt, Tevah. "Seeking out things that go bump in the night". SILive.com. Retrieved 2010-05-18.
- ^ Mroch, Courtney. "Movie Monday: SCARED!'s "Grand Midway Hotel"". HauntJaunts.net. Retrieved 2010-05-18.
- ^ Reece, Eileen. "Door slams on Middleboro ghost probe". enterprisenews.com. Retrieved 2010-05-24.
- ^ "Phenomenology 102".
- ^ "Arizona ParaCon 2010".
- ^ Cano, Brian J.; Mancuso, Chris (winter 2010). "The Urban Explorer's Backpack". Haunted Times Magazine. Vol. 4, no. 3.
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- ^ Roberts, Scotty (September/October 2010). "John Zaffis is SCARED!". TAPS Paramagazine. Vol. 6, no. 5.
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- ^ Amanda Farinacci (2006-05-31). "Staten Island Kicks Off First Annual FIlm Festival". NY1.com. Retrieved 2010-05-18.
- ^ Director's Chair Film Festival 2008 Awards page
- ^ Director's Chair Film Festival 2009 Awards page
- ^ IPAA 2009 Awards page
- ^ "Aegis Award 2010 Winner List".
External links
- Official website
- Scared! at IMDb
- Scared! on the Airwaves! at PodOmatic (podcast)