Why do people like horror movies? Do they like to be scared? Do they like gore and blood? Why do those who like horror movies like them so much?
2006-10-25 08:52:48 · 7 answers · asked by Imani 5 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
It is the thrill that we are seeking. But there are some movies where I have come to think "Why the hell did I come to see this movie! Why am I torturing myself like this?" Some are that terrifying.
Not necessarily gore & blood. There are many scary/horror movies that will scare the living daylights out of you without showing you any blood at all.
2006-10-25 09:02:44 · answer #1 · answered by Calculus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My boyfriend is OBSESSED with horror movies, and he got his cousins into them as well. They like the rush and the suspense more than anything I think. My bf has the whole "Halloween" collection with the Michael Myers character, white mask, crazy brown hair, etc from the 70's, and since I was three I have been so afraid of him I cant help but scream and cry when I am around a mask of himor his movies or theme songs. People like that rush, like going on roller coasters, and I am one that can handle certain horror films, but I do have my limits on what i will watch and what i will not be a part of.
2006-10-25 16:04:27 · answer #2 · answered by overwhelmed85 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some violent and graphic horror movies actually drive people into doing something bad. However, the good side of horror movies are once you get used to those bad scene. When reality comes, they will not be scared as much.
It is like getting a flu shot. Some will get sick from it and still want to do it.
However, the mind set of watching horror movie is escape from reality.
2006-10-25 16:15:29 · answer #3 · answered by YourDreamDoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the rush of excitement of seeing something you would not normally encounter. It is pure escapism in a safe environment and getting into the movie with the people seated around you..hearing us all catch our breaths at the same time and then laugh at our reaction. It is the marvel of movie magic and how realistic a gag can look and yes..an inate blood-lust to be able to sit still and watch what is thrown at you. I always go out with an exhilerated feeling by being part of the audience.
2006-10-25 16:03:47 · answer #4 · answered by Kay 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are juss interesting i like to be scared and i also like the feeling of knowing that if it really happend i would be scared s***less. and it makes you feel like your by yourself in the world i like being scared i think it is fun and makes life more interesting.
2006-10-25 16:02:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It gives us an adrenaline rush, simliar to why ppl like to skydive, etc.
2006-10-25 15:59:58 · answer #6 · answered by EllisFan 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I suppose its psychologically exciting because people know it's not real.
2006-10-25 16:04:49 · answer #7 · answered by Celebrity girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋