I watched The Exorcist when I was little, and that movie has haunted me ever since. I am all grown up now but still unable to watch that movie by myself. I can watch any scary movie, any but that one.
2006-12-03 16:25:54 · 13 answers · asked by dn.dan_6575 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
try watching a 'behind the scenes' of a scary movie, they'll show you the actors sipping latte talking about how thier trailer wasn't big enough and how hard it was for all that makeup to come off after a shooting all day !
2006-12-03 16:28:26 · answer #1 · answered by eazter 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Exorcist is a scary movie and I felt uncomfortable watching it alone too. I think the reason why you can't watch the movie alone is because you are reliving the feelings that you had as a child when you first seen the movie. The impact of a small child watching a horror movie is much more devastating and has a longer effect than a grown adult watching the same movie. I think the best way to overcome a fear, is to face it head on! I too didn't want to see the Exorcist (I felt the same about The Shining) alone and when it was in the movies, I bought two other people along. To my surprise, I was actually kicking myself for being scared of the movie because now that I am grown, it seemed a little corny to me. You are letting old feelings overpower you. You should try watching it alone again and you may be surprise how your adult self will handle the situation. Good luck and take care.
2006-12-03 16:31:12 · answer #2 · answered by sam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Glad to know I'm not the only one who was affected by that movie as a child!
I haven't watched it as an adult yet... though I do believe that when I do, it will be during the day with my husband; I think that would allow me to watch it and dispell the irrational fear that has hung around our necks like an albatross! I think that reading about the making of that movie is going to be helpful, and having watched the parody doesn't hurt either!
2006-12-03 16:37:04 · answer #3 · answered by lisa_tilton 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chris S says: try hypnosis (ironically they tried hypnosis on Regan in Exorcist II: The Heretic. Can't remember if it worked or not...lol
Yeah, it's normal for a movie to make a lifelong impression on a person, like that.
2006-12-03 16:37:58 · answer #4 · answered by Army Of Machines (Wi-Semper-Fi)! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really don't get it. You are grown? It's only make-believe. Just don't watch it again. Sheesh
2006-12-03 16:46:29 · answer #5 · answered by Sandi A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've seen that movie, it's aight.It's a known fact that your brain works like a computer, like throwing old stuff out and putting new stuff in, throw that memory out, and put new thought in. conquer this and you shall succeed.
2006-12-03 16:34:23 · answer #6 · answered by Smurfette 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just don't watch it.....It's only a movie
2006-12-03 16:54:43 · answer #7 · answered by SSSSwweeeeett 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you want to watch that movie by yourself? And I hardly think that counts as a traumatic experience.
2006-12-03 16:27:12 · answer #8 · answered by Kaity 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You have to face it straight on. It will be tough and you won;t do it the first itme, but it can be beaten
2006-12-03 16:42:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
watch it with a shotgun in your hands.
2006-12-03 16:27:54 · answer #10 · answered by Dead Dog 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋