How to do Stuff: Watching horror movies
Summary
Simon Tierney joins the show to discuss how to overcome a fear of horror movies, sharing his personal journey from childhood trauma to becoming a genre enthusiast. He advises introducing viewers to horror gradually, starting with psychological classics like *Psycho* rather than gore-heavy films, and emphasizes the importance of watching in a group for a shared, cathartic experience. The conversation also touches on the debate surrounding age-appropriate media for children and the differing ways men and women process fear after viewing scary films.
Topics discussed
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Introduction of Simon Tierney and the 'How To' segment
The fear of horror movies and why people avoid the genre
Shane's childhood trauma from watching horror films at age 9
Simon's brother introducing him to entry-level horror like Psycho
Discussion on Hitchcock films and Shane's son's love for Texas Chainsaw
Simon's story about tricking a girlfriend into watching Eden Lake
The debate on introducing horror to children at a young age
Parenting resilience and the over-protection of kids from scary media
The benefits of watching horror movies in a group for catharsis
Sleeping arrangements and research on gender differences in horror reactions
Simon's story about The Blair Witch Project and a friend's surprise entry
Closing remarks and show sign-off
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