Estate Of Panic

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  • 2008
  • 1 Season
  • 7.5  (214)

Estate of Panic is a thrilling game show that was aired on SyFy in 2008, hosted by the English actor and magician Steve Valentine. The show transports twelve contestants to a mysterious, abandoned mansion in the middle of nowhere with the hope of winning a cash prize of $50,000.

The rundown mansion is filled with countless rooms and areas, each decorated with objects and artifacts from the past while the contestants are trapped inside. In the initial rounds, each contestant is required to complete physical and psychological challenges based on fear, anxiety and panic whilst exploring different parts of the mansion to progress to the next round.

Every episode consists of three rounds with fewer players in each round until the final, where one winner is announced. These rounds offer escalating thrills and difficulties, with increasing cash prizes for the final round. In each round, the contestants are given a challenge either individually or collectively that they must complete within the allocated time.

The challenges are designed to push the contestants to their limits, with challenges such as navigating pitch-black chambers, navigating through a room filled with swirling water, discovering hidden objects within a pitch-black room with only a flashlight for illumination, and walking above a dark chasm with only a thin railing for support. As the contestants go through the challenges, their physical and mental capabilities are tested to the extreme.

Valentine's role as the show's host is crucial: he sets the eerie tone for the show by appearing in a formal suit, speaking in his distinct, miesterious accent, and ominously explaining the history of each room, giving the contestants a sense of the danger they may face.

It is not only the contestants who are watched closely by the showrunners but also the viewers, who gain the ability to perceive what lies hidden from view of the contestants through the use of hidden cameras and microphones. The suspenseful music and visual effects add an extra aura of horror and danger.

Throughout each round, the contestants are accompanied by a nervous, low-level ambient sound that adds to their anxiety levels. Additionally, as each round progresses or through the combination of clues given to the contestants, the backstory of the house is slowly revealed. It is due to these elements that Estate of Panic becomes a truly immersive experience for viewers, as if they were part of the show.

In summary, Estate of Panic is an innovative game show that tests its contestants both physically and mentally, presenting a scenario where the participants have to face challenges and panic-inducing experiences. The show's immersive nature, created through Valentine's cryptic responses, the suspenseful music and the visual effects give viewers the ability to immerse themselves in the competition, feeling as though they are in competition with the contestants. The show may have concluded in 2008, but it still stands as one of SyFy's most encapsulating series.

Estate Of Panic is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (6 episodes). The series first aired on November 12, 2008.

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Grave Situation
6. Grave Situation
December 17, 2008
This episode's challenges include the estate's attic, the cemetery, and a mudslide room.
Don't Burst My Bubble
5. Don't Burst My Bubble
December 10, 2008
The contestants wade through flooded storm drains, work with balloons, and are left in an Egyptian sand room, as they try to win some money.
Raw Deal
4. Raw Deal
December 3, 2008
This episode features challenges such as giant gopher holes, garbage, and a darkened room filled with rotting meat.
Shocked and Dismayed
3. Shocked and Dismayed
November 26, 2008
Challenged for the contestants include an indoor blizzard, an electrified room, and a wine cellar with "stakes."
That Sinking Feeling
2. That Sinking Feeling
November 19, 2008
This episode finds the contestants being challenged by Crawl Space, the Sinking Room, and Sewer Pipes maze as a chance to win money.
Get Out Of My House
1. Get Out Of My House
November 12, 2008
The contestants are challenged by an indoor flood, a garden threat, and diminishing walls.
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Where to Watch Estate Of Panic
Estate Of Panic is available for streaming on the SyFy website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Estate Of Panic on demand at Amazon and Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    November 12, 2008
  • IMDB Rating
    7.5  (214)