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Freak Out
By Melissa Camacho,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
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Silly but sometimes scary prank show with fake violence.
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What's the Story?
FREAK OUT is a hidden-camera show featuring folks playing over-the-top pranks on friends and family members. From surrounding a germaphobic guy with people with flesh-eating rashes to having someone chased by an angry gorilla that allegedly escaped from the zoo, actors, makeup, and special effects help create an elaborate setup designed to scare, and in many cases, teach victims a lesson they won't soon forget.
Is It Any Good?
From getting back at a roommate who put a boa constrictor in someone's bed to teaching a lesson to a friend to whom someone else has given one too many free rides, the pranks featured here are well-planned, highly involved scenarios in which victims come face to face with their worst fears. Authentic actor portrayals only add to the craziness of each situation.
Many of the pranks are designed to pay back or punish people for past deeds, rather than simply creating some hijinks for laughs. Some of the gags go beyond being funny to being just plain absurd. But there are some funny moments, and you might find yourself chuckling from time to time.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about practical jokes. When does a prank go from being funny to going too far? Is playing a practical joke to get back at someone a good thing?
Have you ever played a joke on someone? Why? Have you ever been the victim of a prank? Was it funny? Scary?
TV Details
- Premiere date: October 21, 2014
- Network: Freeform
- Genre: Reality TV
- TV rating: TV-14
- Last updated: June 1, 2023
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