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It may not make sense, but some people with anxiety disorders–myself included—love nothing more than calming down with a terrifying film. I talked to researchers to find out why.

I guess my amygdala is desensitized to horror movies. I rarely jump from jump scares and never feel dread or apprehension watching horror movies.
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Old 10-09-2016, 06:57 AM
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Good article. Makes a lot of sense. I have pretty bad anxiety and horror movies always seem to settle me. Never really thought about it though.
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Old 10-09-2016, 12:02 PM
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Is it strange that I find a lot of 80's horror films cozy?
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Old 10-09-2016, 12:03 PM
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Is it strange that I find a lot of 80's horror films cozy?
I don't think so. I feel the same way.
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Old 10-09-2016, 12:04 PM
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All horror films make me cozy.
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Old 10-09-2016, 12:05 PM
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I like to watch old black and white 50's movies when im feeling sick or depressed. Usually cheers me up
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Old 10-09-2016, 01:27 PM
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Is it strange that I find a lot of 80's horror films cozy?
Same here. They're timid in a lot of ways compared to current films.
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Old 10-09-2016, 02:39 PM
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I like to watch old black and white 50's movies when im feeling sick or depressed. Usually cheers me up
Same for me. 50's era stuff like Giant Gila Monster and Tarantula are like celluloid comfort food.

Good article, Boss.
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Old 10-09-2016, 05:58 PM
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Same for me. 50's era stuff like Giant Gila Monster and Tarantula are like celluloid comfort food.

Good article, Boss.
I love those two
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Old 10-09-2016, 09:27 PM
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I like to watch old black and white 50's movies when im feeling sick or depressed. Usually cheers me up
Most blacknwhite films make me feel calm and cozy, including b/w horror films.

I find The Thing and Alien to be good chillout horror.
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