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How To Be Scared

How To Be Scared
Invasion Of the Body Snatchers
Gremlins
The Thing
Horror Films
Horror Comedy
Folk Horror
The Vvitch
The Witchfinder General
The Killer Shrews
Christmas
American Culture
Family Films
Nosferatu
And Then There Were None
John Carpenter
Steven Spielberg
1984 Films
Identity
Matthew Hopkins
Nightmare On Elm Street

A horror expert and two horror novices discover how to be scared by watching horror films and their ilk. With Daniel Vallender, Bethany Sharp and Christopher Ryan.

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PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes26Foundeda year ago
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Don’t fall asleep! If you do, you might be killed in an elaborate and disgusting way. 

This week Daniel Vallender, Bethany Sharp and Christopher Ryan travel back to 1984 to see just how badly things can go wrong if the police forget to sign a search... more

Travel to Amity Island, USA for a 4th July weekend with added bite. 

This week Daniel Vallender, Bethany Sharp and Christopher Ryan watch the film that put sharks on the map and made a generation scared to go into the water. 

Fondly remembered as t... more

This week Daniel Vallender, Bethany Sharp and Christopher Ryan leave the safety of the cinema and head to the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre for a live encounter with Dracula! A new stage production that reimagines Bram Stoker’s classic novel. Directed by... more

After a summer of horror... We’re back! This week Daniel Vallender, Bethany Sharp and Christopher Ryan travel to Sunnydale a sleepy town in Southern California where all is just as it seems… or is it? Join them as they ask: 

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Hosts

Bethany Sharp
Co-host and seasoned horror enthusiast, providing insights into the genre and contributing humor to discussions about various horror films and themes.
Daniel Vallender
Co-host with a deep passion for horror films, sharing both personal narratives and analytical commentary while engaging audiences with humor.
Chris Ryan
Co-host who brings a comedic touch to the podcast, offering critiques and insights into the horror genre from the perspective of a lighthearted enthusiast.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 6 ratings
  • Lighthearted chat about scary movies.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Tankflybosswalk
    5 months ago
  • Deceptively clever stuff

    Don’t let the huge amount of charm and humour here distract you from a fascinating insight into the horror genre. What is it? Why do we watch it? Why do we enjoy being scared? It’s all wrapped up into a film podcast that’s so damned listenable it has immediately become a favourite. All sensible horror lovers and movie fans should subscribe right now!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MikeWritesABit
    United Kingdom7 months ago

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Ep: 13 Witchfinder General (1968)
Q: What do you think of the haircuts and the costumes being correct to the period?
They went a bit over the top on the makeup, making everyone's features very pronounced.
Ep: 13 Witchfinder General (1968)
Q: Were either of you scared?
Yes, this was a definite scary film. I was scared from the moment it started.

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