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Some people LOVE to consume horror. From popular shows like American Horror Story and The Walking Dead to haunted theme parks and scary Steven King novels, we crave all kinds of frightening experiences.
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One reason we consume horror is to experience stimulation.
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For instance, watching a horror video simultaneously activates both types of stimulation, with the most pleasure experienced at the most fearful moment. The biochemical inside our bodies also changes when we consume horror. Fright can trigger the release of adrenaline, resulting in heightened sensations and surging energy.
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Another reason we seek horror is to gain novel experiences. Apocalypse horror films, for example, allow us to live out alternative realities — from zombie outbreaks to alien infestations. Being adventurous in this way makes us feel more worldly or daring (not to mention grants us bragging rights).
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Lastly, horror entrainment may help us (safely) satisfy our curiosity about the dark side of human psyche. As an inherently curious species, many of us are fascinated by what our own kind is capable of. Observing storylines in which actors must confront the worst parts of themselves serves as a pseudo character study of the darkest parts of the human condition.
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Can Horror Movies Be Bad for Your Mental Health?
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Sufferers from anxiety are likely to experience a range of reactions to horror films. Watching horrific images can trigger unwanted thoughts and feelings and increased levels of anxiety or panic, and even increase our sensitivity to startle-eliciting stimuli, making those of us who are anxious more likely to respond negatively and misinterpret the sensations as real threats. Our bodies can react as though we're facing an actual threat, making our heart beat faster and flooding our system with adrenalin and hormones like norepinephrine and cortisol, which can cause increased heart rate and muscle tension.
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This excited response - which is an essential part of the experience of watching a horror movie - can also make it harder to sleep, and the frightening things we've seen on screen may trigger nightmares which disrupt our REM sleep.
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Another noticeable side-effect is anxiety. The severity and longevity of the anxiety entirely depends on the individual. However, according to a research study done at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, children under 14 who watched horror movies end up having increased chances of developing anxiety conditions later in adulthood. This is because fear experienced when watching is stored in the amygdala, a part of the brain responsible for generating emotions. These now-adults cannot conjure up the memory without inciting trauma and fear.
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Other potentially long-term and dangerous effects include, ¡°paranoia, irrational fears, interest in the paranormal or demonology, things that aren¡¯t psychologically healthy for the mind,¡± said Mathers. However, the occurrence and intensity of these effects all depend on the individual. For example, if a person was in a serious car accident, a movie such as ¡°Final Destination 2¡± would be very dangerous for the person¡¯s mental health. Personal experiences would definitely determine how significant side-effects become.
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