“Horror is like a rollercoaster ride, it mirrors us as human beings,” says Kenneth Dagatan, the film director behind the Philippines’ first scary film to premiere at the Sundance’s Midnight Section. On Crazy Smart Asia, Dagatan shares with Tatler Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei his philosophy of horror beyond cheap thrills, the joy of directing with playfulness and why nothing scares him more than the realities of adulthood.

Timestamps: 

00:33 Meet Kenneth Dagatan: Filipino Horror Film Director

01:34 Quick Fire Questions with Kenneth

02:42 Kenneth's Favorite Horror and Non-Horror Films

03:56 The Art of Atmospheric Horror

07:11 Balancing Creativity and Adulthood

08:50 Kenneth's Early Influences and Education

12:48 Discovering Filmmaking in University

14:10 The Journey of a Filmmaker

21:51 The Role of Extras in Films

24:58 Challenges of Filmmaking in the Philippines

25:36 Background Talent and Acting Aspirations

26:42 Success of 'In My Mother's Skin'

29:13 The Journey of Making a Horror Film

34:34 Differences in Horror Across Cultures

37:39 Creative Process and Challenges

44:23 Upcoming Projects and Advice

47:10 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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