Truth or Scare facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Truth or Scare
The Truth or Scare intertitle.
Written by	Kevin Barry
Directed by	David R. Hale
Presented by	Michelle Trachtenberg
Composer(s)	Don Grady
Country of origin	United States
Original language(s)	English
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	22 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)	Rasha Drachkovitch Jim Rapsas
Editor(s)	Susan Barnes
Camera setup	multiple camera set-up
Running time	30 minutes (with commercials)
Distributor	44 Blue Productions
Release
Original network	Discovery Kids
Original release	October 25, 2001 (2001-10-25) – January 1, 2003 (2003-01-01)

Truth or Scare was an American TV show on the Discovery Kids network. It aired from October 25, 2001, to January 1, 2003. The show explored famous hauntings and other mysterious events.

The series was hosted by Michelle Trachtenberg. She presented the stories in a spooky style, similar to classic horror hosts.

About the Show

In each episode, Michelle Trachtenberg acted as the host and narrator. She told stories about well-known hauntings and strange happenings. Her setting was a spooky library filled with props related to the episode's theme.

Michelle would introduce the topic with a short phrase. Then, clips from the episode would play, followed by her saying, "Next on Truth or Scare..." The show continued with Michelle narrating the stories. Actors would perform reenactments to help tell the tales. She also gave background information about each story.

During commercial breaks, Michelle would give a quick preview of the next story. The episodes were like documentaries made for a younger audience. Many parts came from other shows, like the "Castle Ghosts of The British Isles" series.

Episode Guide

Truth or Scare had 22 episodes, each focusing on a different mystery or legend. Here are some of the topics covered:

• "Castle Ghost of England" - Stories about ghosts in famous English castles.
• "Dracula" - The history of Bram Stoker's famous vampire, Dracula.
• "Wolfman: The Myth and the Science" - The legend of the werewolf and its origins.
• "The Curse of Tutankhamen" - The legend of a curse on the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamen.
• "Castle Ghost of Ireland" - Tales of ghosts in Ireland's old castles.
• "Ghosthunters" - Modern "ghostbusters" who investigate paranormal phenomenon.
• "UFOs Over Phoenix" - Mysterious sightings of UFOs in Phoenix, Arizona.
• "America's Haunted Houses" - Investigations into ghosts and strange events in America.
• "Castle Ghost of Scotland" - Haunting stories from Scotland's past.
• "Bigfoot" - The urban legend of Bigfoot, a large ape-like creature.
• "Night Visitors" - Stories about the Bell Witch, the Mercy Brown vampire incident, Emily's Bridge, and the Hammond Castle hauntings.
• "The Bermuda Triangle" - The mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle, where ships and planes have disappeared.
• "Castle Ghosts of Wales" - Haunted Welsh castles and their legends.
• "The True Story of Halloween" - The history of Halloween and its traditions.
• "Hollywood Haunts" - Famous Hollywood places known for being haunted.
• "Haunted Hotels" - Historic hotels with reputations for being haunted.
• "Scare Me" - Why some people love to be scared, and others don't.
• "Real Witches" - The history of witches.
• "Loch Ness Monster" - The myth of the famous Loch Ness Monster in Scotland.
• "Psychic Science" - The practice of psychics and mediums.
• "Roswell & Area 51" - Exploring the mysteries of Roswell and Area 51.
• "Crop Circles" - The mystery behind Crop circles.

DVD Release

The episode "The Curse of Tutankhamen" was included as a special extra. You can find it on Tutenstein Volume 1: The Beginning DVD.

See also

In Spanish: ¿Verdad o pesadilla? para niños