Comfort in Horror Movies
 

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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.

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.

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

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

All horror films make me cozy.

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

Same here. They're timid in a lot of ways compared to current films.

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

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!

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