Comfort in Horror Movies

[TheBossInTheWall]

https://broadly.vice.com/en_us/article/why-some-anxious-people-find-comfort-in-horror-movies?utm_source=dmfb

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.

[The Villain]

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.

[Bloof]

Is it strange that I find a lot of 80's horror films cozy?

[hammerfan]

Is it strange that I find a lot of 80's horror films cozy?

I don't think so. I feel the same way.

[anglewitch]

All horror films make me cozy.

[The Villain]

I like to watch old black and white 50's movies when im feeling sick or depressed. Usually cheers me up

[TheBossInTheWall]

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.

[Repo'd]

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.

[The Villain]

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

[Sculpt]

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.

[Repo'd]

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.


The Thing From Another Planet, from 1951, may have been the first Horror movie I ever saw, and it's been a favorite ever since. I sometimes use it in the same way I would music. I'll put it on as background atmosphere while I do chores or write or whatever. Definitely a comfort movie for me.
I love Carpenters version but it's a little too intense and dynamic to really help me chill. I get too into it!

[Fake Shemp]

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