How To Be Scared – Details, episodes & analysis

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How To Be Scared

Tv & Film

Comedy

Frequency: 1 episode/19d. Total Eps: 34

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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#87
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#88
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28/06/2025
#90

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https://www.instagram.com/howtobescaredpod
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https://www.genesiscinema.co.uk/event/109759
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https://independenthorrorsociety.com/the-666-film-challenge-2026-edition/
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Bonus Episode: 666 Film Challenge

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 • Duration 05:41

We’re back and we’ve made a Horror Film!

This week Daniel Vallender, Bethany Sharp and Christopher Ryan have been taking part in the 666 Short Film Challenge - presented by the Independent Horror Society.

And we’re pleased to say that our film ‘The Grazing of the Trow’ has been selected to be screened at the Genesis Cinema in Whitechapel on Saturday 8th August!

Tickets are available now!

https://www.genesiscinema.co.uk/event/109759

In the meantime, please like, subscribe and follow us on instagram! @howtobescaredpod

Music provided by euca / Pond5

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Ugly Stepsister (2025)

Episode 32

Thursday, February 26, 2026 • Duration 01:12:04

How far would you go to get Prince Charming? Hopefully not this far…

Join Daniel Vallender, Bethany Sharp and Christopher Ryan as they delve into Emilie Blichfeldt’s reimagined Aschenputtel, walk a mile in the ‘ugly’ stepsister’s shoes and enjoy the best hair and makeup of the year.

Where does the name Cinders come from?
What is the best way to remove a tapeworm?
Why is everyone pretending to be a puppy?

But most importantly, will they be scared?

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Ginger Snaps (2000)

Episode 31

Thursday, February 12, 2026 • Duration 01:01:57

Menstruation may cause wolf-ish behaviours, who knew?

Join Daniel Vallender, Bethany Sharp and Christopher Ryan as they watch and explore Ginger Snaps, the Canadian horror for the Nu-Metal generation.

Do all teenage goths sleep in basements?
Is this the most realistic depiction of girls playing hockey on film?
Do period products usually come with a free calendar?

But most importantly, will they be scared?

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Stranger Things (2016-25)

Episode 31

Friday, January 30, 2026 • Duration 01:28:00

It turns out Stranger Things HAVE happened!

This week Daniel Vallender, Bethany Sharp and Christopher Ryan travel to Hawkins, Indiana to find out just how badly things can go wrong when a young boy gets lost in the woods. They watch the first episode, one from the middle and the finale to see those children grow up in super fast time.

How many people does it take to build a meat-spider?
How could anyone possibly not like Bob?
Why doesn’t Dan like Bob?

But most importantly, will they be scared?

Please like, subscribe and follow us on instagram! @howtobescaredpod

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Krampus (2015)

Episode 29

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 • Duration 01:01:30

Happy (bloody) Christmas!!!

This week Daniel Vallender, Bethany Sharp and Christopher Ryan visit an idyllic American Christmas to find out what happens when you accidentally summon an evil spirt to drag your family to hell.

Is this a movie or a flick?
Do all catholic schools teach paganism?
Does anyone speak German?

But most importantly, will they be scared?

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Frankenstein (1931)

Episode 28

Friday, December 19, 2025 • Duration 01:08:28

The movie that’s been scaring people for a century!

This week Daniel Vallender, Bethany Sharp and Christopher Ryan travel back to 1931, somewhere in the Bavarian Alps for their first encounter with the iconic Boris Karloff and the look that has inspired generations of halloween costumes.

Which one is Victor?
Why does he keep locking the door?
Just to be clear, is it alive?

But most importantly, will they be scared?

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Frankenstein (2025)

Episode 27

Thursday, December 11, 2025 • Duration 59:08

If you’re looking for a family melodrama with added blood and guts, you’ve come to the right place!

This week Daniel Vallender, Bethany Sharp and Christopher Ryan travel back to an undefined time in the 19th Century thanks to Guillermo del Toro’s reimagining of Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel. Perhaps the greatest work of fiction ever written by an 18 year old genius in a snowstorm.

Is this whole mess the product of harsh victorian parenting?
Is this what Edinburgh looks like outside of the Fringe?
If Mia Goth are you also a goth?

But most importantly, will they be scared?

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Barbarian (2022)

Episode 26

Thursday, November 20, 2025 • Duration 01:04:27

Listen to this podcast before you book an AirBnB!

This week Daniel Vallender, Bethany Sharp and Christopher Ryan travel to Detroit for their most spoiler filled and possibly scariest episode to date.

Should you drink a bottle of wine before a job interview?
Do you need planning permission for a dungeon?
Where is she getting the milk?

But most importantly, will they be scared?

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A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

Episode 25

Thursday, October 30, 2025 • Duration 01:04:42

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 warrant.

Could this be a children’s film?
Exactly how big IS that boiler room?
Do dreams come from your chin?

But most importantly, will they be scared?

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Jaws (1975)

Episode 24

Friday, October 24, 2025 • Duration 01:17:08

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 the first summer blockbuster and also ‘the greatest movie ever made’ according to Quentin Tarantino.

Can you arrest a shark?
What’s with all the barrels?
Will they need a bigger boat?

But most importantly, will they be scared?

Recorded on the anniversary of our first ever episode, How To Be Scared is one year old! Thank you for sticking with us for this journey, and if you’re just joining… welcome! 24 horror films down, many more to come.

Please like, subscribe and follow us on instagram! @howtobescaredpod

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