Are you afraid to watch scary movies?

scary movies - scary, horror movies
United States
February 13, 2012 12:51pm CST
I will watch them but I am a hugh wimp, I hide my eyes and want to watch them with the lights on, or even during the day. If I watch them at night I get nightmares, or am afraid to get up at night. I don't know why I'm so afraid, I know they are movies and aren't real but I just can't watch the whole thing without covering my eyes.
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@maezee (41997)
• United States
14 Feb 12
Ha ha, I am the same way. At least with gory scary movies. Some movies can be scary without being gory. But it seems like most new 'scary' movies that come out are actually what I would call 'horror' movies. I really dislike seeing blood and guts. It freaks me out, even though I know it's not real. If it's a suspenseful movie, and is scary in that sense, I like those. But not gory... Agh... In fact, my sister and my cousin both really enjoy these movies. They are somewhat normal folks, and it makes me wonder - why on earth would anyone like these freaky horror flicks? It's beyond me... Lol... I will stick to my rom coms.
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• United States
14 Feb 12
I love scary movies they are the best kind of movies. I can watch them at 3 in the morning and still sleep like a baby. It all depends on what kind of person you are in your interest to tell if you like scary movie. If they are really scary for you watching with a buddy or a group of friends can make it a bit better or even turn it in a funny experience.
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@starrm (124)
• United States
17 Feb 12
No, I love horror movies, slasher flicks, gore (to an extent). Occasionally a movie will get to me and have me questioning the lights situation - just being honest. Usually I look forward to new horror movies and I've even delved into watching a couple of foreign horror movies too even though I don't like "reading" the dialogue of a movie in general.
• Montreal, Quebec
13 Feb 12
I'm not! I love horrors they are my favorite kind of movies. I watch so many but never scared, When at night i get scared until i fall asleep then i wake up the next morning perfectly fine :P
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• United States
16 Feb 12
I am scared of Texas chainsaw massacre.
• Williamsburg, Virginia
20 Aug 15
If I do watch them I will watch them in the morning or early afternoon. I will not watch them at night. God bless.
@LadyMarissa (12148)
• United States
15 Feb 12
I'm not afraid to watch scary movies; however, I don't enjoy watching scary movies so I seldom watch them!!!
@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
15 Feb 12
YEs, very much.. But I don't now, I just enjoy scaring myself- and it is more fun watching with friends.. I usually watch them in the morning or afternoon too- but I still remember all the scary parts at night.
@dabieO (120)
• Philippines
14 Feb 12
yes i am scared.. but i really like watching it its exciting .. :) its just sometimes it come in my dreams..itcause me nightmares.
@Mayuko (1268)
• United States
14 Feb 12
I'm not at all afraid. I sometimes like to watch scary movies, but I find I rarely get scared. I think I only had nightmares from horror movies when I was a child. What happens more often is that I feel sad for the characters when they die, especially because they hardly ever deserve it. And I feel so bad for them when they are running and screaming being terrified Horror movies are more like tearjerkers to me
• China
14 Feb 12
Well,it has been a long time since I was not afraid of the scary things in my mind.But when I actually watch scary movies,whether alone or with some friends,I would still be afraid and sometimes would even imagine the scenes in the movies to be true!Therefore,I almost never watch scary movies in my daily life.Maybe the scary music and atmosphere in the movies would destroy the weakest part in my mind and recall the scary thoughts in my subconsciousness.But I really hope I can overcome my fears in my subconsciousness and be stronger in my mind.
@anjirojr (80)
• Philippines
14 Feb 12
yes kind of, especially those terrific movies. I don't watch scary movie alone I'd rather watch with someone else because it's a little bit creepy...
• United States
14 Feb 12
Lmfao...i love em...scary ones that is...gorry i dont like...my man was on the saw kick...eeeeuu...yea i hold a blanket uo to my nose an if i enticipate something gross i cover my eyes....
@Ernnesto (180)
• Slovak Republic
14 Feb 12
According your description I am similar kind of person. I am to scared watch horrors, If I am wathing one, during some scenes in movie I am covering my eyes with hand, or with a pillow. I never watch this kind of movie alone. Once after one I was to scared sleep alone in my room, so I called my friend to come to my room.
• Canada
14 Feb 12
I am not afraid of scary movies. They are not a particularly interesting genre in my opinion, but they don't scare me either.
@rafiholmes (2896)
• Malaysia
14 Feb 12
im guessing ur not talking about that comedy spoof movie "Scary Movies" rite? like th eone inthe photo here..ehhehe.. im sure ur talking about an actual really scary movies.. yeah..some scary movie really are smart and really gets into u ..and make u really fear ur surroundings for many days or weeks to come..soemhorror movies for more me are just regular scares..will totally forget about it after finish seeing it..but not movies like THE RING..or INSIDIOUS ..had me scarred and scared shittless..for a looong time man.. had me looking to my left and right whenever i feel something spooky is in the air..
@OliviaS (23)
14 Feb 12
i am very afraid of watching scary movies. but usually i can not help keep watching since i really want to know what will happen later. for me, the most scary part is not watching them, but after watching. i will feel scared for the next few days. sometimes too scary to close my eyes. now i have learned my lessons and keep reminding myself to refuse watching scary movies. i am always wondering why people love watching scary movies. they won't feel scared after watching?
• China
14 Feb 12
Yes I'm in the same way as you just describe.Everytime i want to challenge myself and see if i've got much more courage.But as i started watching,all that i thought about is regret and horror. = =
14 Feb 12
i love scary movies! my partner hates them so i have to watch them on my own behind a cushion!