New horror trivia game show Better Luck Than Chuck premieres this week

Better Luck Than Chuck is a new horror trivia game show where genre fans compete for prizes. The six-episode series premieres this weekBetter Luck Than Chuck is a new horror trivia game show where genre fans compete for prizes. The six-episode series premieres this week

Do you know your horror movies? How well can you remember the killers, final girls, monsters, characters, and unforgettable moments that have made the genre what it is? A new series called Better Luck Than Chuck is putting horror fans’ knowledge to the test.

The official trailer has arrived for Better Luck Than Chuck, a six-episode horror-comedy trivia game show created by Meredith Tummillo and Tony Wash. The series premieres on YouTube Thursday, September 24, 2026, with new episodes arriving Thursdays throughout its six-episode run. Rather than watching horror fans battle for their lives, Better Luck Than Chuck has them battling for prizes by answering questions about some of the genre’s most iconic movies, characters, and moments.

What is Better Luck Than Chuck?

Better Luck Than Chuck is a horror-themed trivia competition hosted by The Widow and her undead husband, Charlie. The series combines horror, comedy, and the familiar format of a classic game show, with contestants competing to prove how much they know about the genre.

The show will also feature celebrity guest question readers from across the horror industry, along with prizes supplied by horror-related brands.

The six-episode series is being produced by Scotchworthy Productions and The Line Film Company.

Who is in Better Luck Than Chuck?

Better Luck Than Chuck stars Alexis Allotta as The Widow and Adam Michaels as Charlie.

The series also features a recognizable collection of horror filmmakers and genre personalities, including Mike Flanagan, Chad Villella, Brea Grant, BJ McDonnell, Gary Sherman, Rebekah McKendry, PhD, and Anthony Cousins. The involvement of filmmakers and horror personalities from different corners of the genre should give the trivia competition plenty of opportunities to dig into horror history and fandom.

As mentioned, Better Luck Than Chuck premieres Thursday, September 24, 2026. The series arrives during the Halloween season, making it an appropriate time for horror fans to test their knowledge of the genre.

Will you be watching Better Luck Than Chuck? Take a look at the trailer, then let us know by leaving a comment below. If you consider yourself a horror expert, this show might be your chance to prove it.

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