Thirteen people compete to “stay alive” as they face their deepest fears in an all-out elimination competition and scare-fest. Pitted against each other in situations straight from the horror movies, the 13 will face shocking surprises, psychological scares and lots of “beware of the dark” moments, all designed by a “mastermind” of terror. In addition to frightening them, he’ll also entice individuals to work in concert with him and against the others, creating a situation in which the 13 will not only look over their shoulders but will also never be certain who is real before them. Each week, one unlucky victim will be “killed off” via frightening challenges and game-playing until only one person is left to win the grand prize of – fittingly – $66,666.

“13 – Fear Is Real” is 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) & Robert Tapert (“The Evil Dead” films, “The Grudge” films).

MEET THE 13 CONTESTANTS FROM THE CW’S NEW HORROR/REALITY SERIES “13 – FEAR IS REAL” PREMIERING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7

December 3, 2008 (Burbank, CA) : 13 – FEAR IS REAL, a new horror/reality series premieres Wednesday, January 7 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) on The CW. Special encore performances will air on Fridays (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) beginning January 9.

Thirteen people compete to “stay alive” as they face their deepest fears in an all-out elimination competition and scare-fest. Pitted against each other in situations straight from the horror movies, the 13 will face shocking surprises, psychological scares and lots of “beware of the dark” moments, all designed by a “mastermind” of terror. Each week, one unlucky victim will be “killed off” via frightening challenges and game-playing until only one person is left to win the grand prize of – fittingly – $66,666.

THE “13” CONTESTANTS

Name: ADAM
Age: 25
Hometown: Bend, Oregon (currently Seattle, Washington)
Occupation: Musician
Favorite Horror Film: “Texas Chainsaw Massacre”
Biggest Fear: Snakes, spiders and being burned alive.
Hobbies: Music, surfing, wakeboarding, snowboarding, camping, hiking and anything outdoors.

Name: CODY
Age: 22
Hometown: Austin, Texas
Occupation: Student
Biggest Fear: Clowns with spiders for hands and needles for stilts.
Favorite Horror Film: “Session 9′
Hobbies: Longboarding, partying, going to shows, playing bass and watching people.

Name: ERICA
Age: 26
Hometown: Waycross, Georgia (currently Los Angeles, California)
Occupation: Sports Show Co-Host
Favorite Horror Films: “Saw I and Saw IV”
Biggest Fear: Roaches and rats
Hobbies: Watching all sports, exercising and reading

Name: KELLY
Age: 23
Hometown: Fort Collins, Colorado (currently San Diego, California)
Occupation: Marketing and Product Specialist
Favorite Horror Films: “House of Wax,” “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” “Wrong Turn”
and “Open Water”
Biggest Fear: goldfish, sharks, spiders and snakes
Hobbies: shopping, bike riding, running and roller blading on the boardwalk.
Anything Else You Want To Include: I just started training for an Ironman.

Name: LAURA
Age: 27
Hometown: San Jose, California (currently Medford, Oregon)
Occupation: Customer Service Representative
Biggest Fear: Being stranded or lost
Favorite Horror Film: “The Exorcist”
Hobbies: Snowboarding and playing the piano.

Name: LAUREN
Age: 24
Hometown: Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Occupation: Model/Hairstylist
Biggest Fear: Sharks
Favorite Horror Film: “The Exorcism of Emily Rose”
Hobbies: Shopping and playing with my dog Rocky.
Anything Else You Want To Include: i go to church every Sunday

Name: LEAH
Age: 21
Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Occupation: Student
Favorite Horror Film: I don’t watch horror movies at all. I already have to sleep with a nitelight or my television on. If i watch a horror movie I can’t sleep by myself for days.
Biggest Fear: Sharks and Freddy Krueger
Hobbies: spending time with sister and friends.

Name: MELYSSA
Age: 24
Hometown: Columbus, Ohio
Occupation: Personal Trainer
Favorite Horror Film: “Kill Bill”
Biggest Fear: Trapped in a blazing fire and suffocation.
Hobbies: Fitness, concerts, dancing, baking and blogging.

Name: NASSER (pronounced NAH-SEAR) aka “Show”
Age: 26
Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Occupation: Hotel Concierge
Favorite Horror Films: “Saw” films
Biggest Fear: Fearless

Name: RODNEY
Age: 26
Hometown: Victoria, Texas (currently Los Angeles, California)
Occupation: Event Coordinator
Biggest Fear: Fearless
Favorite Horror Films: “Scream” and “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre”
Hobbies: Surfing, Music, Basketball and Traveling.

Name: RYAN
Age: 24
Hometown: Yorba Linda, California
Occupation: Account Executive, Sports Industry
Biggest Fear: Snakes and Sharks
Favorite Horror Film: “Texas Chainsaw Massacre”
Hobbies: Exercising, going to the beach and playing sports.

Name: STEFFINNIE
Age: 29
Hometown: Sioux Falls, South Dakota (currently North Hollywood, California)
Occupation: Actress
Biggest Fear: Snakes and Drowning
Favorite Horror Films: “Sixth Sense” and “Nightmare on Elm Street”
Hobbies: Painting, cooking, sewing, shopping and eating.

Name: TED
Age: 24
Hometown: Chalfont, Pennsylvania (currently Bucks County, Pennsylvania)
Occupation: Contractor/Teacher/Bartender
Favorite Horror Films: “Saw” franchise
Biggest Fear: Snakes
Hobbies: Die-hard Philadelphia Phillies fan, anything competitive and doing things people tell me I can’t do.

13 – FEAR IS REAL is 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) & Robert Tapert (“The Evil Dead” films, “The Grudge” films).