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Phil Wang Hates Horror

By: Phil Wang
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  • Summary

  • Phil Wang hates scary films. Not only does the spine tingling, adrenaline pumping, heart lurching experience make him feel queasy rather than excited, he also cannot see any value at all to horror cinema.

    In this series, he gives fellow comedians, friends and entertainers a rare chance to convince him otherwise. In each episode, Phil will be joined by a famous guest who has one shot at converting him by offering up the film they see as the pinnacle of the genre, in a bid to turn him to the dark side. Before their conversation, Phil will begrudgingly watch the chosen film in its entirety. The episode will feature a hilarious discussion about the film, it’s backstory and its potential value and enjoyability.

    Listen in as Phil and his guest react to key (horrible) scenes of the film — moments that provoke intense fear...or outraged laughter...depending on the quality of the special effects. The series spans classics like The Shining which paved the way for the genre; modern masterpieces like Us; as well as some of horror’s less high-brow yet fantastically awful offerings, like Nightmare on Elm Street 3....

    Throughout the conversation, Phil’s guest will try to open his eyes to the genius of their chosen film and the joys of horror - pointing out moments of artistry, ingenuity, impeccable comic timing, or grip-of-your-seat tension.

    WARNING: ADULT LANGUAGE AND CONTENT

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Episodes
  • Ep 1: Ed Gamble
    May 26 2021

    Comedian Ed Gamble forces horror hater Phil Wang to watch A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors.

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    34 mins
  • Ep 2: Rose Matafeo
    May 26 2021

    Stand-up queen Rose Matafeo sits down with a reluctant Phil Wang to watch iconic scary clown horror movie It

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    40 mins
  • Ep 3: James Acaster
    May 26 2021

    Comedy maestro James Acaster tries to convince horror-bashing Phil Wang that The Shining is a work of genius.

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    33 mins

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  • 27-05-21

A funny ode to horror

A really funny look at horror from the perspective of someone who hates it (Phil) and someone who loves it (the guests). Funny banter and I learned about the films too. In fact this made me want to watch them all!

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Good funn

Really enjoyed this, the nightmare on elm street episode is my favourite. Really good fun!

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If this is the sort of thing you enjoy...

Frankly, you're welcome. I managed a couple of sections but even housework wasn't dull enough to keep listening.

Maybe you will like it better?

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Loved it

I really enjoyed listening to this podcast. it was great listening to someone discovering horror.

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wonderful.

really gentle funny take on some.good horror films. I listened first and then watched the film. I also don't like horror. but I absolutely loved watching them after hearing someone talk passionately about something they love. enjoyed IT so much, I watched them both and would happily watch them again. brilliant. more of this please.

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No depth, no humour

Considering the participants are comedians, this was decidedly unfunny. I love the concept of someone who dislikes horror watching the horror recommendations of select friends then chatting with them about it, but it comes across as over produced and boring. The conversations rarely go into the chosen movies in enough depth to satisfy, and there's this faux-scary voice announcing the titles of each segment which completely breaks the rhythm of the conversation. As far as I can tell Phil Wang doesn't hate horror at all: he hates gore, which isn't the same thing at all.

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Make more!

It was very enjoyable. I would love more please. great format and interesting/funny conversations.

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Wangtastic

If you liked Phil Wang on Taskmaster, Room 101 and his other television appearances, you’ll like this. It make me laugh a fair few times and as a horror fan I found it fascinating. I hope they make more because I love the Wangster.

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Interesting

I found the whole concept brilliant, was interesting and funny! Will defo look out for further series 😁

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Loved it !

Loved this, really easy to listen to 😊
Hoping there will be more, even if Phil has to watch films he hates!

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