Do you watch Horror movies?

[Kaynil]

I know this might be an odd question and I apologise if this is not the right area, I toyed with the idea of posting in the Lounge, but I decided against it because the implication in my question is to know if you can do it despite having any sort of anxiety issues.

I have watched some. I no longer completely run away from them if someone asks me, but it is not a thrill I seek. Yesterday I was invited to watch it, and I accepted because it was a remake so I had an idea what to expect and the friend I was going with also isn't big on them so it was quite a bold impulse I didn't want to diminish.

Anyway, that got me thinking about how the way I deal with is different from my friend and other people when it comes to horror movies. I was thinking that maybe for other people, knowing they are just movies and what happens there is not real could serve as some of the catharasis or help in any way to cope with anxiety. This has made me intrigued to know: what is your take on horror movies?

 

[_Lukas]

Paranormal horror is okay for me, I actually really enjoy that genre and could stay up all night watching those lol.
Anything with gore or torture on the other hand, and I'll be sleeping with the lights on for a month and having constant panic attacks! Psychological thrillers and torture movies mess with my head too much and I have to stay away from those to avoid triggers.
Shows like NCIS and SVU are okay for me unless the particular episode gets too graphic. There was a show on a couple years ago called "How To Get Away With Murder" and I tried watching it and it was too disturbing and effed-up.
But anything with ghosts or demons or monsters is definitely my cup of tea.

 

[janemariesayed]

This is a really good question @Kaynil and my response is that it depends on the movie subject and the time of day. For example, I can watch a scary paranormal movie earlier in the day but wouldn't watch one just before I go to bed. Some movies set me off crying a lot because they remind me of sad times but they don't make me anxious.

I don't really watch horror, but I do watch movies with quite a bit of blood and gore in. These movies don't make me anxious though. I can't watch animal movies because the animal always and always will have a sad problem that will have an adverse effect on me.

I don't watch paranormal movies before I go to sleep because I'm worried that I might dream about it.

 

[XmasCarol52]

I know this might be an odd question and I apologise if this is not the right area, I toyed with the idea of posting in the Lounge, but I decided against it because the implication in my question is to know if you can do it despite having any sort of anxiety issues.

I have watched some. I no longer completely run away from them if someone asks me, but it is not a thrill I seek. Yesterday I was invited to watch it, and I accepted because it was a remake so I had an idea what to expect and the friend I was going with also isn't big on them so it was quite a bold impulse I didn't want to diminish.

Anyway, that got me thinking about how the way I deal with is different from my friend and other people when it comes to horror movies. I was thinking that maybe for other people, knowing they are just movies and what happens there is not real could serve as some of the catharasis or help in any way to cope with anxiety. This has made me intrigued to know: what is your take on horror movies?

Hi I love horror movies been watching since I was a kid they don't scare me the only ones I wont watch are the ones with zombies in them because they just really freak me out and scare me and if there is to much blood and guts ekk.I have nightmares about zombies and sometimes I have a feeling one is in my bedroom closet.I know there isnt but they still frighten me a lot.

 

[He Man]

Hells yes I watch horror movies..
I just recently rewatched all the Elm Street movies (I found a cheap box set online).

I don't like graphic gore, but I like the villains from the 80s/90s, Michael.. Freddy.. Pumpkinhead.. Candyman, etc.

One of the streaming services is showing the old syndicated Elm Street series, Freddy's Nightmares. I'm sorry I can't remember which channel, but they were decent episodes.. similar to Tales from the Crypt..but hosted by Freddy.

 

[Izthewiz]

Watch them before bed every night no issues

 

[E.B]

Watch them before bed every night no issues

Funny I thought I remember you saying you were a Christian...I am as well. It is frowned upon to watch horror movies as a general consensus in the Christian community however I have liked them as well...I also am fascinated with paranormal investigations, which also doesn't sit well with many Christians.

 

[Izthewiz]

Funny I thought I remember you saying you were a Christian...I am as well. It is frowned upon to watch horror movies as a general consensus in the Christian community however I have liked them as well...I also am fascinated with paranormal investigations, which also doesn't sit well with many Christians.

I don't really think horror movies are that bad to be honest as a Christian.
I really like paranormal movies/zombies

 

[FirstJack]

This is really a fascinating question. Until I saw this post, I would have said no issues. In fact, most horror movies seem to be great at getting me to sleep. I suspect that has a lot to do with the gulf between reality and what's on the screen=a perfect scenario for turning off the brain. But now I'm thinking about those movies that have some connection to a reality I can relate to. I have had a panic attack relating to an old injury (breaking my leg). I remember watching Misery when I was recovering, and am wondering how I would now react. I am also wondering how a claustrophobia sufferer would react to The Descent , or someone with Thalassophobia to Open Water, Great question

 

[OafFish]

I'm not a huge horror fan, I do watch movies that could be called horror, but I'm pretty selective

 

[Jonathan123]

Does it really matter? Horror movies have nothing to do with Christianity. Watching them if they upset anyone is obviously silly, but in general if we look on them as interesting and maybe fascinating, especially the scenic effects, we can take them or leave them.
Things are frowned upon in religion because those who organise religion want it so as to exert power. Spirituality has very little to do with orthodox religion. I believe in the teachings of Christ, but nothing anyone says or does can alter those teachings. Christ walked the shores of Galilee in a robe, not a mitred hat and embroidered gown! Religion is man made and has little to do with the teachings of Christ.
Coming back to horror movies, no one with extreme anxiety should watch them if they have repercussions, like bad dreams. We should avoid anything that may trigger an anxiety attack, at least until we feel better, and even then proceed with caution.

 

[FirstJack]

Does it really matter? Horror movies have nothing to do with Christianity. Watching them if they upset anyone is obviously silly, but in general if we look on them as interesting and maybe fascinating, especially the scenic effects, we can take them or leave them.
Things are frowned upon in religion because those who organise religion want it so as to exert power. Spirituality has very little to do with orthodox religion. I believe in the teachings of Christ, but nothing anyone says or does can alter those teachings. Christ walked the shores of Galilee in a robe, not a mitred hat and embroidered gown! Religion is man made and has little to do with the teachings of Christ.
Coming back to horror movies, no one with extreme anxiety should watch them if they have repercussions, like bad dreams. We should avoid anything that may trigger an anxiety attack, at least until we feel better, and even then proceed with caution.

I think your last sentence is really good advice, especially as I'm now thinking about rewatching an old horror film.

 

[He Man]

Full disclosure, I usually avoid reboots (because the ones I have seen, sucked).
But the Firestarter reboot was free with Prime, so I watched a couple weeks back. And it was surprisingly good. I know this might be sacrilege, but I thought it was better than the ol' Drew Barrymore version.
Zac Efron was good, the new Firestarter girl was good, and John Carpenter wrote a great movie score. Eerie and tense, but not gory, so I was able to watch with the family.

 

[Camden]

Only sometimes. Not that I don’t like them, I just like comedy and dramas better. My two favorites are The Shining and Psycho. I admit, both of these freaked me out on a certain level. However on another level, I appreciated these movies as revolutionary works of art with so many clever details and thought provoking aspects.

 

[Vincent]

I enjoy the performances in the Shining, but there are too many things about the story that I don't understand. I'm finally reading the book now and look forward to watching the movie again.

I too am selective about what I watch. On several occasions, I hit the stop button and decided that I didn't need to watch the rest of the movie.

 

[Cuchculan]

I enjoy the performances in the Shining, but there are too many things about the story that I don't understand. I'm finally reading the book now and look forward to watching the movie again.

I too am selective about what I watch. On several occasions, I hit the stop button and decided that I didn't need to watch the rest of the movie.

I did read the book. Some of the film is not in the book. Happens at times. I found the book much better than the film.