Emmy Award-winning entertainer Keke Palmer (Nope, “Scream Queens”) transforms into the mysterious Madam Dread to host the new horror anthology series “Dread Manor.”
The four-part show premieres weekly beginning this Thursday, September 25, on KeyTV Network’s YouTube and Facebook. Watch the trailer exclusively below.
Madam Dread guides viewers through four standalone tales that twist reality, fear, and suspense in the spirit of “Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction.” Each episode explores a different subgenre of horror while examining the darker corners of human behavior and imagination.
Episode 1 – “Devil’s Box” (September 25)
After a blind date gone wrong, Erick wakes up in handcuffs with his date revealing a sinister way out.
Episode 2 – “Too Busy” (October 2)
A workaholic businessman on the brink of his biggest deal must pay an unexpected price when a stranger finds a missing signature form.
Episode 3 – “The Stoning” (October 9)
A depressed teen named Mya becomes a contestant on a disturbing game show about judgment, only to realize she isn’t the only one in the glass house.
Episode 4 – “The Black Eyed Kids” (October 16)
While waiting for her estranged daughter to arrive for dinner, Patricia opens her door to two lost children who need help getting home… or so they say.
“I’ve always loved how horror can be entertaining, thought-provoking, and a little outrageous all at once,” Palmer tells Bloody Disgusting. “With ‘Dread Manor,’ we wanted to create something that feels classic but fresh — stories that make you laugh nervously one minute and clutch your seat the next. As Madam Dread, I get to guide the audience through this haunted little house of ours, and I can’t wait for y’all to step inside.”
Palmer developed the series in addition to executive producing alongside Sharon Palmer, Lenoria Addison, Loreal Palmer, and Frank Wimberly.
Founded by Keke Palmer in 2022, KeyTV Network is a digital network dedicated to spotlighting new voices, original stories, and diverse perspectives across entertainment with a mission to democratize entertainment and empower the next generation of creators.