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8 Episodes 2008 - 2008
Episode 1
Mon, Oct 20, 200845 mins
The ten actresses have to beg for their lives in front of a chainsaw wielding maniac, eat a piece of fruit seductively, and strip down and shoot an homage scene to director James Gunn's first film, Slither.
Episode 2
Mon, Oct 27, 200841 mins
The actresses must introduce themselves to a casting director and make a good first impression, give snap-second reactions to prompts from coach John Homa, and are given their own fake movie title to sell a promotional modeling shot for.
Episode 3
Mon, Nov 3, 200842 mins
The eight remaining actresses must leap out of a three story window and practice their stage combat skills in a choreographed fight scene between a stabber and a victim.
Episode 4
Mon, Nov 10, 200842 mins
The seven actresses participate in a challenge involving the campy and comedic side of horror, compete against one another for roles in a horror movie trailer directed by judge James Gunn and guest starring his brother, Sean Gunn.
Episode 5
Mon, Nov 17, 200842 mins
The six remaining actresses compete in a series of skin-crawling challenges that force them to confront their fears, culminating in a scene in which they are placed in pairs and trapped in a tent with hundreds of live cockroaches.
Episode 6
Mon, Nov 24, 200841 mins
The theme of the challenges faced by the five remaining actresses is "altered states." The women perform a possession scene, and film a vampire short with a special guest. But things get heated when they are asked to perform as each other.
Episode 7
Mon, Dec 1, 200842 mins
The final four actresses are singled out in a series of challenges designed to showcase their ability to carry a scene alone. Some begin to crack under the pressure, while others gain new confidence.
Episode 8
Mon, Dec 8, 200842 mins
In the season finale, the final three actresses take turns filming an extended scene that draws upon all of the skills established in previous weeks. Later, the two who give the best performances visit Lionsgate Studios, film a Saw-inspired scene, and finally, a winner is chosen to receive a role in Saw VI.