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To think horror films are horrible

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Somethingthecatdraggedin7 · 16/03/2025 15:46

I have never understood why people enjoy horror films.
By that I mean the genuine films of that genre not crime/action whatever which have violence in them.
I watched part of a horror film at a freind's place when I was much younger (late teens) and was completely freaked out and left my friend’s house. The film was so shockingly nasty that it took me years to block out the images.
If you enjoy horror, why do you like them? Is it a thrill akin to a rollercoaster for you?
I honestly don’t understand why people like watching torture etc.
YABU = Horror films are great fun and I can’t get enough
YANBU = Horror films are horrible and I avoid them

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Cherry8809 · 16/03/2025 15:51

scorpiogirly · 16/03/2025 15:49

I'm a huge horror movie fan and have been from a young age. I don't really like the gore stuff. I suppose you just become desensitised to it after a while.

Same - I pretty much exclusively watch horror movies.

Give me Halloweeen or Scream over Bridget Jones any day 😂👻

HappiestSleeping · 16/03/2025 15:51

Another horror fan. Can't beat being scared out your wits. Not a big fan of gratuitous violence and gore, but it seems to be the norm these days.

dudsville · 16/03/2025 15:51

I'm the same as you op, I was a very sensitive young person and quickly learned this genre was not for me, but had nightmares for aaaages after realising this!

scorpiogirly · 16/03/2025 15:49

I'm a huge horror movie fan and have been from a young age. I don't really like the gore stuff. I suppose you just become desensitised to it after a while.

toastofthetown · 16/03/2025 15:48

Well the clue is in the name.