It’s hard to make something that looks absolutely disgusting while tasting totally delicious, yet that is exactly whatKiller Cakes, created byBlumhouse Productions, challenges its contestants to do. Airing onAmazon Prime Video, this Halloweenbaking competitionisn’t like any other because it shirks “cute and spooky” and embraces “utterly terrifying” in its goal of finding the best baker to create jaw-droppingly realistic, overwhelmingly scary cakesfor a prize of $20,000.
Through a combination of wild special effects, inventive storytelling, and of course, expert culinary skills from its cast of contestants,the show presents a kind of Halloween special unlike anything fans of the genre have seen before.And along with its great competitors, it brings together an astounding group of industry legends to help them bring their dreadful delicacies to life —including one of the biggest Scream Queens herself,Danielle Harris. Star of films like theHalloweenfranchise,Hatchet 2, and more, this actress sits down and discusses what a spine-chilling honor it was to be a judge on this thrilling special.
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Not only does this two-episode special give Harris an opportunity to combine her loves of horror and baking, but it also gave her the chance to judge the contestants with two other horror icons:actorMatthew Lillardfrom landmark films likeScreamandThirteen Ghosts, andNikk Alcaraz, a chef renowned for his ability to make some of the most sickening and sweet cakes out there “You know you’ve got Nikk and Matthew and myself, and I’m more of the theatrical [part of the judging]. I was in charge of telling the horror, making sure that aspect of the story was good.” When questioned about how it felt to work not only with these stars but with the up-and-coming bakers in her cast, Harris grew thoughtful, clearly passionate about the great group she was lucky to judge. “It’s a lot of pressure, you know…they busted their butts!” She laughed, “You want everyone to be a winner, but I also wanted to help them so they can take it to the next level.I was just excited to be a part of this and be able to guide them.” It’s a compassionate approach to a job in reality television that is inherently critical, yet just like how she’s able to pair her petrifying films with nuanced, compelling performances, Harris combines every critique with the inspiration these contestants need to grow.
This Scream Queen Is Ready for Some ‘Killer Cakes’
In a TV landscape filled with different Halloween baking shows, it’s easy to see howKiller Cakessets itself apart in the grossest, most delicious way possible. It’s this distinct approach to the true possibilities of what horror can be that makes the special such a perfect complement to this spooky season, and it was clearly exciting enough for Harris to grow exhilarated just talking about what fans can expect from the special. “I don’t want to give spoilers away, but let’s just say I got a mouthful in more than one instance,” she chuckled, referencing a special effect that became much more airborne than any judge could’ve ever expected. And on what fans should expect, Harris kept it simple, the historic actressgleefully describing all the things that she knows viewers will love about the special.“Gory, gross, delicious, frightening, inventive, creative, and overall, just downright disgusting deliciousness.”
Killer Cakes
This upcoming reality competition show pits skilled bakers against each other as they create stunning, over-the-top cakes with a dark and dramatic twist. Each episode features contestants crafting intricate designs that are both visually spectacular and deliciously sinister, pushing the boundaries of creativity in the world of baking.
Killer Cakesis Available to Watch on Amazon Prime Video in the U.S.
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