Spike's “1000 Ways to Die” may save your life

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By April MacIntyre May 7, 2008, 23:43 GMT

If learning of how others die fascinates you in some way, we have a show to tell you about. EPA/MAK REMISSA

EPA/MAK REMISSA“1000 Ways to Die” combines the science of living and the randomness of death with a dash of Darwinism. To some degree, we are all fascinated with death and our own mortality. That’s why when you tune into Spike TV’s new two-part special “1,000 Ways to Die,” you may be slightly disturbed, yet you’ll be unable to turn away. With creative graphics cues from "Tales from the Crypt" combined with a dash of "Scarred," Spike's producers have flavored their latest grim reaper reality TV with a few laughs for good measure. Created by Thom Beers, producer of “The Deadliest Catch” on the Discovery Channel, “1,000 Ways to Die” is a show about people who died stupid, avoidable deaths or otherwise met an untimely demise. What actually happens when a rattlesnake's venom enters a human’s bloodstream? How do Nitrogen bubbles affect the body after long exposure under water then immediately to 2 miles up into the sky? These questions and many more will be answered in this original special in glorious CGI effects in the two-part special of true stories of actual deaths and recreates them through acting, colorful narration along with the commentary of pathologists, toxicologists, and other forensic experts.The medium of voyeuristic reality TV delivers a new show that is funny, horrifying, and educational all at once. Part IPremieres Wednesday, May 14 (11:00 – 11:30 PM, ET/PT)
Encores Wednesday, May 14 (11:30 PM – Midnight, ET/PT)Friday, May 16 (Midnight – 12:30 AM, ET/PT)Wednesday, May 21 (11:30 PM – Midnight, ET/PT)Friday, May 23 (Midnight – 12:30 AM, ET/PT) Saturday, May 24 (2:00 – 2:30 PM, ET/PT)Part IIPremieres Wednesday, May 21 (11:00 – 11:30 PM, ET/PT)
Encores Friday, May 23 (12:30 – 1:00 AM, ET/PT)Saturday, May 24 (2:30 – 3:00 PM, ET/PT).Forensic experts, pathologists, toxicologists, herpetologists, and other experts offer eloquent explanations of mortality. All the cases included in the special are based on true stories of actual deaths. 1000 Ways to Die - Featured Clips - Semi-cide1000 Ways to Die - Featured Clips - Lesbocution

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scottFeb 27th, 2009 - 21:57:50

Is will save your life

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yo mamaMar 30th, 2009 - 16:11:12

that show crazy as hell gah

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DZianaApr 4th, 2009 - 00:49:07

dude this show rocks! luv it. and uh yeah- it could save ur life... or u could just remember this one little suggestion: Dont Be Stupid like the idiots in the show!!! but seriously- great show.

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Idriz AjetiApr 11th, 2009 - 20:12:43

When can I buy it on a DVD? I searched the web but could not find it. I wanna see them all and have it in my priceless collection.I loved the show!!!

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No one and EveryoneApr 17th, 2009 - 18:50:27

When is this show on television i have been looking for it for days and no such luck for me. Can someone please tell me it sounds really really funny!

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sexy ladyApr 20th, 2009 - 17:48:54

love this show but only seen it a couple of time and my family and I loved it been looking for it every since and have'nt been able to fine it on the tv anymore help

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