Why do some people enjoy horror films?

andersonsonson · 22/02/14 - 08:44

I find them mentally disturbing and don't see what's enjoyable about jumping out your skin anytime something(usually a creep in a disturbing mask) pops out.

Any horror fans? Are you mad?

[Deleted User] · 22/02/14 - 05:00

U96 wrote: »

It's proper Bo ah tell thee.:D

Reet-oh

U96 · 22/02/14 - 05:00

Nat28 wrote: »

Iv only seen the american version unfortunately

That's a pale imitation.

U96 · 22/02/14 - 05:01

SpangledKes wrote: »

Reet-oh

Oh how we miss him!.:(

rupert_pupkin · 22/02/14 - 05:02

U96 wrote: »

You've got to see it.It really gets under your skin.

I didn't want to see it before reading/watching about one of the stories in the unexplained mysteries thread which was eerily similar (I won't spoil it). I definitely don't now

Nat28 · 22/02/14 - 05:02

@ faggy ( it wont let me quote you for some reason ) sorry I missed reading that edition of the radio times , I was 9

izanami · 22/02/14 - 05:03

LaceyLouelle3 wrote: »

I enjoy them, saying that I never actually jump whilst watching them.

I am the opposite, I can know that something is going to happen and I will still jump out of my skin when it does!

I still enjoy them though.

BelfastGuy125 · 22/02/14 - 05:04

Does DigitalSpy attract exclusively human beings who are missing the brain ability to think in terms of other people?

Im serious. Everyday here we have "Why do some people like X". I just keep thinking to myself have none of you got the ability to leave your own body and imagine why someone would enjoy the X you are talking about. It boggles my mind.

U96 · 22/02/14 - 05:05

rupert_pupkin wrote: »

I didn't want to see it before reading/watching about one of the stories in the unexplained mysteries thread which was eerily similar (I won't spoil it). I definitely don't now

The Japs certainly know how to play with your mind.Like themselves,their movies are quite unlike us.:D

Nat28 · 22/02/14 - 05:05

U96 wrote: »

The 'other' Nightwatch (with Ewan McGregor) is a rarely shown very under-rated film.A real scary movie.

Havent seen it but ill have a look , thanks:)

Nat28 · 22/02/14 - 05:08

The spanish film 'rec' is good if you like jumping out your skin

NX-74205 · 22/02/14 - 05:08

BelfastGuy125 wrote: »

Does DigitalSpy attract exclusively human beings who are missing the brain ability to think in terms of other people?

Im serious. Everyday here we have "Why do some people like X". I just keep thinking to myself have none of you got the ability to leave your own body and imagine why someone would enjoy the X you are talking about. It boggles my mind.

You really have to ask that question? Go take a look in Advice, there's somebody in there who doesn't know where to buy a simple plastic cup from and feels the need to enquire on an internet forum rather than you know, GOING TO A BLOODY SHOP.

JimothyD · 22/02/14 - 05:15

I was never in to horror movies, but have started watching them more over the last year. I think I find them entertaining because they usually involve a non-ordinary premise, so I am intrigued as to how they will end.

I've recently watched 'You're Next' - a home invasion slasher horror. While it became a bit too much of a bloodbath, the story and the main female lead were interesting enough to carry my interest to the end.

dee123 · 22/02/14 - 05:21

andersonsonson wrote: »

I find them mentally disturbing and don't see what's enjoyable about jumping out your skin anytime something(usually a creep in a disturbing mask) pops out.

Any horror fans? Are you mad?

So you don't like them, boo-hoo. Get off your high horse. Besides. Shouldn't this be in Movies?

[Deleted User] · 22/02/14 - 05:25

U96 wrote: »

The 'other' Nightwatch (with Ewan McGregor) is a rarely shown very under-rated film.A real scary movie.

is that where he works in a morgue?

Aarghawasp! · 22/02/14 - 05:39

I love horror books and films, either clever, creepy, psychological thrillers or a cheesy gorefest.

U96 · 22/02/14 - 05:42

flavour wrote: »

is that where he works in a morgue?

Yes.He's the night security guard.Thinks it'a cushty number whilst he studies.
Little does he know,it's just the start of his problems.
It doesn't get a good review.But I think it's a very good film indeed.:cool:

Keyser_Soze1 · 22/02/14 - 05:46

I would just love to spend the night in a 'haunted house' by myself.

It's a win win for me as a Secular Humanist.

I do not for a second believe anything would happen but it would be scientifically interesting if something did!

Nat28 · 22/02/14 - 05:49

Keyser_Soze1 wrote: »

I would just love to spend the night in a 'haunted house' by myself.

It's a win win for me as a Secular Humanist.

I do not for a second believe anything would happen but it would be scientifically interesting if something did!

I would love to think there is something after death. What a bleak prospect that you live then die and thats it.

U96 · 22/02/14 - 05:53

Keyser_Soze1 wrote: »

I would just love to spend the night in a 'haunted house' by myself.

It's a win win for me as a Secular Humanist.

I do not for a second believe anything would happen but it would be scientifically interesting if something did!

I've only ever seen an unexplained event twice in my long lifetime.
Once was on my own.Second time was with a workmate.
It's for another thread.But I firmly believe there really is more to life than black and white.:cool:

[Deleted User] · 22/02/14 - 05:55

Nat28 wrote: »

I would love to think there is something after death. What a bleak prospect that you live then die and thats it.

Nope, that's your lot, I'm afraid.

All you can hope for is that you leave (good) memories behind.

Keyser_Soze1 · 22/02/14 - 05:56

Nat28 wrote: »

I would love to think there is something after death. What a bleak prospect that you live then die and thats it.

It's why I enjoy horror so much, it's an escape from the grim reality of the Lean Mean Gene Machine of Nature.

Nat28 · 22/02/14 - 05:58

U96 wrote: »

I've only ever seen an unexplained event twice in my long lifetime.
Once was on my own.Second time was with a workmate.
It's for another thread.But I firmly believe there really is more to life than black and white.:cool:

Spill

barbeler · 22/02/14 - 06:01

Traditional gothic horror is something of an art form, but people who genuinely enjoy genuinely sick films such as Hostel, etc, should probably seek psychiatric treatment.

barbeler · 22/02/14 - 06:01

Traditional gothic horror is something of an art form, but people who genuinely enjoy genuinely sick films such as Hostel, etc, should probably seek psychiatric help.

U96 · 22/02/14 - 06:03

Nat28 wrote: »

Spill

No,i'll leave it or another day.I'll just say not everything you see is explainable.And I used to laugh at such stories.

PS.I've got the X Files on in the background.'The truth is out there'.Woo woo woo woo woo woo!.:D

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