Any help?

[Caouette]

Hi I'm new here, but I'm not just a spammer, I am genuinely interested in being an active member on the site.

xxxx

[Rayne]

Hi I'm new here, but I was wondering whether I'd be able to leave a questionnaire up here for people to fill in (it's about violence and horror) but I'm not just a spammer, I am genuinely interested in being an active member on the site.

I shan't put it up here until I get the go ahead, but it would be rather helpful if I could get some feedback.

Thanks.

xxxxViolence in horror is expected and appreciated

Violence in real life is unnecessary and sucks ass


There ya go :D

[Caouette]

Ha! Fair play.


xxxx

[Rayne]

Ha! Fair play. It is more about viewing habits, but that would answer some of it.

but yeah that's pretty much what I have to prove people think, and that people who watch horror films don't then want to go out and kill people.

Something that I think is pretty obvious yet something the censors haven't quite realised just yet!

xxxx
They haven't realized it because irresponsible parents, and a society that refuses to hold people accountable for their OWN actions (the same society that calls drug addiction a "disease"), need a scapegoat...and so, "It's those damned horror movies, violent video games, and evil ROCK N ROLL that has caused all of this!"

:rolleyes:

[urgeok2]

i love horror movies.

it hasnt much affected me except for my increased interest in violence against women, children, and animals.

someone stop me before i kill again !!!!

[Disease]

Hi I'm new here, but I was wondering whether I'd be able to leave a questionnaire up here for people to fill in (it's about violence and horror) but I'm not just a spammer, I am genuinely interested in being an active member on the site.

I shan't put it up here until I get the go ahead, but it would be rather helpful if I could get some feedback.

Thanks.

xxxx

Are you a student? Do we get free lemonade and cookies?

[newb]

the only time the urge to kill comes upon me is after watching a Uwe Boll film.

[Rayne]

the only time the urge to kill comes upon me is after watching a Uwe Boll film.

HAHAHA...And even then, it's only directed at one (deserving) person :)

[The Mad Monk]

Hi I'm new here, but I was wondering whether I'd be able to leave a questionnaire up here for people to fill in (it's about violence and horror) but I'm not just a spammer, I am genuinely interested in being an active member on the site.

I shan't put it up here until I get the go ahead, but it would be rather helpful if I could get some feedback.


Personally, I don't see any problem with that. I would like to think that some people would be happy to help.

However, so far I'm the only person in this thread who's actually bothered to answer the ONE question you asked in that original post - so good luck if you expect them to answer an entire questionnaire... ;)

[The_Return]

I'd be willing to take a look at a questionnaire.

[Rayne]

Personally, I don't see any problem with that. I would like to think that some people would be happy to help.

However, so far I'm the only person in this thread who's actually bothered to answer the ONE question you asked in that original post - so good luck if you expect them to answer an entire questionnaire... ;)
Said our new resident sycophant :p

[urgeok2]

Personally, I don't see any problem with that. I would like to think that some people would be happy to help.

However, so far I'm the only person in this thread who's actually bothered to answer the ONE question you asked in that original post - so good luck if you expect them to answer an entire questionnaire... ;)

for those that have been around for a while .. it's become a bit of a joke on the forum ...

there have been so many people in here over the years researching on horror and violence - it's actually getting to be pretty funny ..

there should just be one sheet already completed that we hand out to folks at the door..

[Zero]

i'd do the survey but i don' t have opposable thumbs - sorry

[Rayne]

i'd do the survey but i don' t have opposable thumbs - sorry

Monkeys DO have opposable thumbs...AND a prehensile tail...Ooo, fill out the questionaire with your tail :D

[Caouette]

Thank you again, and sorry if this irritates anyone (I can understand why it would)

xxxx

[urgeok2]

1. How many horror films have you watched over the past three months?
1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 20+

2. How many of these were viewed at home?

0 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 20+

3. How many of these did you view alone?

0 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 20+

4. Why would you watch horror films in a group?

if i was in a group - and we wanted to watch a movie - and a horror film was picked. no other reason. never happens though.

5. Why would you watch horror films alone?

my wife isn't interested in them and my kid is too young.

6. (If you answered that you did watch films alone) Did you ever re-watch isolated clips of any of the film?

Yes

No

Please explain why. N/A

7. Were any of these clips violent in nature?

Yes

No

Please explain why: N/A

8. What in your opinion is the difference in watching a horror film in a cinema and watching a horror film at home?

the cinema has a bigger screen and better sound. plus i will have seen it before someone who has tells me all about it.

9. Do you find that you react more or differently to scenes of real violence (for example news footage)?

absolutely - i cant watch them

10. How do you find that you react differently to these “real” scenes of violence in comparison to staged violence?

real negative events have a negative affect on me. i am perfectly clear about the difference between fantasy and reality. in a film i'm watching a special effect and actors - the news shows the pain of real people. i cannot stand to see real people in distress.

Age: 47
Gender: M
Occupation: IT
Nationality: Canadian
What country do you reside in: Canada

[Caouette]

Thank you.

xxxx

[urgeok2]

almost every time someone does this - it's either focusing on determining/proving if there is a direct line between horror movies and the desensitization of the viewer (like this one obviously was)


or

why do people watch horror movies. the answers invariably being :

- the roller coaster thrills - provokes an emotional reaction that makes me feel alive.
- i like being scared
- i like to face my fears/mortality


for your desensitisation research - check V's thread :

http://www.horror.com/forum/showthread.php?t=33781

for some better information.

[GorePhobia]

1. How many horror films have you watched over the past three months?

1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 20+

2. How many of these were viewed at home?

0 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 20+

3. How many of these did you view alone?

0 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 20+

4. Why would you watch horror films in a group?

I would watch a horror flick in a group if some friends wanted to watch a movie or something and we picked a horror flick as the movie to watch. Also I don't really like watching movies alone unless I am at the theatre seeing it for the first time.

5. Why would you watch horror films alone?

Because I normally watch NEW horror flicks in the theatre and for the most part I go there alone because my friends don't like spending the money to see the ones I want to see.

6. (If you answered that you did watch films alone) Did you ever re-watch isolated clips of any of the film?

Yes

No

Please explain why. N/A

7. Were any of these clips violent in nature?

Yes

No

Please explain why: N/A

8. What in your opinion is the difference in watching a horror film in a cinema and watching a horror film at home?

Watching a movie in the theatre is a better experience in my opinion. The screen is huge, the sound is amazing, and also the reaction from the crowd around you is always a great feel that is not duplicated at home.

9. Do you find that you react more or differently to scenes of real violence (for example news footage)?

Of course I react differently. Movies are just that, movies. They are fictional and fantasy but real violence is also just that, real. I get very squeamish and disturbed by real blood and real violence.

10. How do you find that you react differently to these “real” scenes of violence in comparison to staged violence?

Movies are enjoyable because you know it's fake and they are just actors and actresses putting on a show. Real violence deals with real people and it's just sad to see or hear about.

Age: 21
Gender: Male
Occupation: Unemployed (Independent Filmmaker)
Nationality: Irish American
What country do you reside in: United States

[Caouette]

Thank you
xxxx

[Doc Faustus]

. How many horror films have you watched over the past three months?
20+

2. How many of these were viewed at home?
all of them

3. How many of these did you view alone?
5

4. Why would you watch horror films in a group?
My girlfriend also loves horror movies. We watch everything together.
5. Why would you watch horror films alone?
Because she works.
6. (If you answered that you did watch films alone) Did you ever re-watch isolated clips of any of the film?

No

Please explain why.

7. Were any of these clips violent in nature?

No

Please explain why:

8. What in your opinion is the difference in watching a horror film in a cinema and watching a horror film at home? The food is cheaper at home.

9. Do you find that you react more or differently to scenes of real violence (for example news footage)?I am sickened and annoyed. I don't watch the news because it's too damn predictable and demoralizing.

10. How do you find that you react differently to these “real” scenes of violence in comparison to staged violence? Scenes of staged violence give me time to reflect. Scenes of real violence just hit me.

Age:25
Gender:Male
Occupation:freelance writer/unemployed
Nationality:American
What country do you reside in:USA

[Caouette]

Thank you.

xxxx

[GorePhobia]

You are very very welcome!

[Lord RawK]

What is this a correlational design? Humorous. Surveys/Questionnaires are the classic way to go about it.

[Ferox13]

1. How many horror films have you watched over the past three months?

1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 20+

2. How many of these were viewed at home?

18+


3. How many of these did you view alone?

all but 2


4. Why would you watch horror films in a group?

Oppertunity - if i with friends and we want to watch a film chance s are
it'll be a horror.

5. Why would you watch horror films alone?

Same as above - chances are i've no one to watch it with.

6. (If you answered that you did watch films alone) Did you ever re-watch isolated clips of any of the film?

Yes

No

Please explain why.

not very often but if the very od time if something catches me by suprise i might rewind and rewatch,

7. Were any of these clips violent in nature?

Yes

No

Please explain why:

as i stated above and often horror films have a sudden violent scene. I tend no to masterbate to a loop of the beheading scene from Nekromantik 2 anymore.

8. What in your opinion is the difference in watching a horror film in a cinema and watching a horror film at home?

For the most part you concentration and focus is higher in the cinemna (if u can ignore idiots on cellphones) - that and the sheer physical size of the image and better sounds increases the impact a lot more than home viewing.

9. Do you find that you react more or differently to scenes of real violence (for example news footage)?

Of course. Knowing some thing is real has a much higher emotional impact.

10. How do you find that you react differently to these “real” scenes of violence in comparison to staged violence?

It depends on a number of factors . The term '“real” scenes of violence' is too broad for me to answer the question properly. For example watching a real streetfight does give me a little rush as long as its not too one sided and no one is seriously hurt but to see some one seriously injured does make me feel uncomfortable. But watching carpet bombing warfootage where i know 100s are killed doesn't seem to effect me so much.

Age: 38
Gender: male
Occupation: graphic designer
Nationality:Irish
What country do you reside in: Ireland

[Caouette]

Yeah pretty much, it is simply a reserch method piece, I have to look into different aspects of audience culture, and I chose to look at violence and audience reaction, and aim to prove that watching horror won't make you go out and kill people (it just tends to be people that would go out and kill people that go out and kill people)

Thank you

xxxx

[Rayne]

aim to prove that watching horror won't make you go out and kill people (it just tends to be people that would go out and kill people that go out and kill people)

Thank you

xxxx

Horror movies do not create killers, however horror movies can be used to make a killer more creative.

A killer has the potential to kill, outside of any media influence.

SANE people don't watch horror movies and suddenly decide "Hey, that looked cool, I'm gonna try that":rolleyes:

Trust me, I've watched literally thousands of horror movies, from the time I was a kid, and so have my kids and my guy...None of us have killed or hurt anyone yet (well, except for that boy I punched in the stomach in first grade...But, he shouldn't have kissed me!...And there was that little girl named Tracy with the blonde ponytail that I pushed off the swing on the playground that same year, but SHE started it...I HAD watched Dracula in black and white by that time, but I did NOT bite the boy or the girl, nor did I see Dracula punch anyone in the stomach, or push anyone off of a swing)...But, if any of us suddenly get the urge to hurt or kill anyone because of something we watch on the screen, I'll definitely let you know

[Ferox13]

Horror movies do not create killers, however horror movies can be used to make a killer more creative.

Can u name a single example of this?

I know the broom handle rape from tenement was 'associated' by the media as proof at the time but i really can't think of one example where a real life murder has replicated a murder from a film.

[pinkfloyd45769]

Can u name a single example of this?

I know the broom handle rape from tenement was 'associated' by the media as proof at the time but i really can't think of one example where a real life murder has replicated a murder from a film.

I think this is just common sense.Look at the copy cat killers,they hear or watch something on tv and go out and copy the same damn thimg.Why do you need an example for everything?

[Doc Faustus]

Several people went to the gallows confessing to the Whitechapel murders.

[Rayne]

Can u name a single example of this?


Just one?

Easy enough

http://www.horror.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3728

[Caouette]

I think I agree with what people are saying in general. Also often I think that the filmic links to murderers can be very played up by the media.

I think if you're a psycho, you're a psycho - watching films won't make you a psycho and not watching them won't stop you being a psycho. I always think that the most a film can do is give a new idea to a murderer.

I don't quite know why I posted this as I literally have just repeated what has already been said.

xxxx

[stubbornforgey]

Ha! Fair play. It is more about viewing habits, but that would answer some of it.

but yeah that's pretty much what I have to prove people think, and that people who watch horror films don't then want to go out and kill people.

Something that I think is pretty obvious yet something the censors haven't quite realised just yet!

xxxx

they do realise it ..these censor ppl do know but it all come down to the mighty dollar ..profits .

[Psycom5k]

1. How many horror films have you watched over the past three months?

20+

2. How many of these were viewed at home?
almost all

3. How many of these did you view alone?
about 3 quarters

4. Why would you watch horror films in a group?
Because its fun that way
5. Why would you watch horror films alone?
Because most of the time its at night in bed
6. (If you answered that you did watch films alone) Did you ever re-watch isolated clips of any of the film?
Yes, certain parts grab my attention, and make me want to watch them again.

Please explain why.

7. Were any of these clips violent in nature?

Yes, but how am I supposed to explain why the clips are violent? The explain part is kinda dumb for this question. no offense.

8. What in your opinion is the difference in watching a horror film in a cinema and watching a horror film at home?Well, if I watch one in the cinema, its because its new, and more than likely I would really want to see that movie, hence me being there and spending about 30 dollars on a small popcorn.
Whereas at home, which I prefer, its just me, or me and my friends, munching on stuff that was free(kinda, seeing as it was allready payed for). Having a good time, being able to get loud without having 100 people shhhh you. I dunno does that answer it? These questions aren't exactly stated the best.


9. Do you find that you react more or differently to scenes of real violence (for example news footage) Yep

10. How do you find that you react differently to these “real” scenes of violence in comparison to staged violence? Well, it sucks because most stories on the news, that have to do with volince, aren't going to make me go,AWWW YEAH LOOK AT OLD LADY WHO GOT SHOT TO DEATH AND RAPED SWEET!!! but on another note, if I see a fight, one that doesn't involve my friends and im not trying to break it up, then I'm all for it.

Age:23
Gender:Penis
Occupation:Porn Star
Nationality:Japanese
What country do you reside in: Iraq

[Caouette]

Sorry yeah the question about violent clips is badly worded, I meant why did you re-watch violent clips. Thank you xxxx