I always get really scared when I watch horror movies is there anyway I can change that?
2007-12-11 04:57:09 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
It is a movie, just remember that. Michael Myers isn't sitting outside of your window, or is he
2007-12-11 05:01:59 · answer #1 · answered by meshell 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately that's the whole idea behind a horror movie, you're supposed to be scared while you're watching it . But horror movies are like roller coasters....they're a very safe way to experience dangerous emotions. So ENJOY that feeling of being scared, cuz that's what you're paying for! If you can't enjoy it, stick with comedies. :)
2007-12-11 05:32:06 · answer #2 · answered by Terri N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some of it is based on your prior experiences. Since horror is so definitively experiential, often we're being 'spooked' by demons and fears that we've previously encountered in our life. For example, if one has had a traumatic experience with clowns, then he or she would be more likely to be afraid of a film like "It" or "Funhouse."
And corresponding with the experiential nature of horror films, is the notion that many horror film's suggest surrogacy, whether its inherent or manipulated by the director/actor. In other words, when a 'victim' in a horror film is being stalked by a monster or serial killer we often immediately channel his or her anxieties. If the person is killed, then we channel the dread. Most of this is psychological, but nevertheless this is the thread in which horror and suspense is created.
Here's a great article on it: http://www.davidbordwell.net/blog/?p=300
And on the flip side, you can change certain things. Obviously, we can't completely alter who we are as human beings and the degree in which with empathize for others, but we are capable of becoming 'familiar' with material and thus lessen the chances of fright--which in turn limits the amount of fear being manifested while watching a horror film because we're able to know whats going to happen. Maturity has a lot to do with this, but so does comprehending the tropes and tools of horror film-making.
Practice makes perfect. Or in your case, the monsters at bay.
(But as others have said, the point is to 'experience'!)
2007-12-11 06:48:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
All of the SAW movies Halloween Nightmare on Elm St. Poltergeist Devils Rejects The Exorcist Night of the Living Dead Freaks Afraid Of The Dark The Exorcism of Emily Rose Enjoy your flicks!!
2016-05-23 01:50:31 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's the fun of it. Just remember it's only a movie. Watch regular TV afterwards for a little while and you won't get nightmares.
2007-12-11 05:34:52 · answer #5 · answered by Sandy Sandals 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always prepare yourself for a scary scene by paying very close attention to the pace of the music.
2007-12-11 05:02:53 · answer #6 · answered by kacwccj 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remember it's just a movie and it's not real. Or if you know when something is going to happen by your scenses close your eyes quick, or if you are with someone you like, don't make it so obvious.
2007-12-11 08:07:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watch them in the day, and remember you are in control.
Also watch behind the scenes.
I overcame fear of horror movies, take a look at my house now:
http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i63/DonOfTheDead5/Toy%20Tomb%20Basement/
2007-12-11 14:41:27 · answer #8 · answered by Don of the Dead 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Visualize the people working behind the camera when the scene is really scary. lt lessens the fright and might even look funny at times.
lt worked for me.
2007-12-11 05:09:12 · answer #9 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why would you want to? its better that way, makes the movie fun to watch. i wish a movie could scare me, i'd get my money's worth.
2007-12-11 05:08:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋