Movies And Specials: 'Killer Cakes'

Synopsis: From horror visionaries Blumhouse Television, and Cake Boss creators High Noon Entertainment, Killer Cakes is a one-of-a-kind competition show where bakers with terrifying skills attempt to win some of the most frightening challenges ever produced for television. Contestants will work with the best horror special effects artists in Hollywood to unleash their twisted imaginations and create cakes so disgusting, so disturbing, and so realistic, it’s the stuff of nightmares. (Courtesy Prime Video, 2024)

The Cast:
It is hosted by horror veteran Matthew Lillard (Scream, Five Nights At Freddy's) with expert judges, Scream Queen Danielle Harris (Halloween Franchise) and experimental food artist and cookbook author Nikk Alcaraz (Peculiar Baking).

Contestants Include:
Amanda Yother: Rathdrum, ID
Dillon Barlow: Houston, TX
Dziedra "Z" Brusberg: Marysville, WA
Deadra "Dee" Compean: Beaumont, TX
Eszter Summerlin: Gulf Breeze, FL
Jesse Lesser: Dallas, TX
Mark Lie: Chicago, IL
Shanelle Long: Pensacola, FL

Production Credits:
Ruth Amsel serves as showrunner for the two-part special, with executive producers Jason Blum and Gretchen Palek for Blumhouse Television, and Scott Feeley for High Noon Entertainment. In addition to his role as host, Lillard also serves as executive producer. Killer Cakes is produced by Blumhouse Television, ITV America’s High Noon Entertainment and Amazon MGM Studios.

Premiere Date:
It premiered Tuesday, October 8th, 2024 on Prime Video.