Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Marlon Wayans to Adapt Korean Horror Game Show for US
Imagine a spooky game show where famous people tell scary stories, but they also try to make you laugh!
That's what's coming to the U.S. with 'Midnight Horror Story,' a show from South Korea.
Marlon Wayans, known for his comedy, is helping to bring it here.
The show will have actors telling creepy tales with cool special effects.
A 'spirit' audience will decide which stories are the scariest.
It's a mix of scary and funny, like Wayans' other movies, with the goal of getting lots of viewers.
The show is being adapted by the same team behind 'The Masked Singer,' who hope it will be just as popular.
Marlon Wayans and Rick Alvarez are adapting the S. Korean game show 'Midnight Horror Story' for the U.S.
The show, produced by Ugly Baby Productions and Smart Dog Media, will feature well-known actors telling comedic horror stories.
The series aims for a balance of comedy and horror, with a 'spirit' audience judging the stories.
The original Korean show is popular with younger viewers and has a strong digital presence.
Smart Dog Media is collaborating with MBC Korea again, following their success with 'The Masked Singer'.
- Who
- Marlon Wayans, Rick Alvarez, Ugly Baby Productions, and Smart Dog Media are involved.
- What
- Marlon Wayans is adapting the S. Korean game show 'Midnight Horror Story' for U.S. audiences.
- When
- No specific premiere date was mentioned.
- Where
- The show is being adapted for the U.S.
- Why
- To bring a popular Korean game show to a U.S. audience, capitalizing on the success of combining horror and comedy.
Original Show
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Popularity
Original Show
The show is already successful and popular in Korea.
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- Original Show
- Midnight Horror Story (South Korea)
- U.S. Adaptation
- Marlon Wayans & Rick Alvarez
- Production Companies
- Ugly Baby Productions and Smart Dog Media
- Format
- Comedic Horror Storytelling
- Target Audience (Original)
- Younger viewers
- Digital Presence (Original)
- Strong on OTT and YouTube