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Why Do So Many People Watch Horror Movies?
Posted on 10/6/14 at 6:44 pm
Posted on 10/6/14 at 6:44 pm
Honest question. Every time I turn around, there's a new horror movie with across-the-board low ratings, yet leading at the box office.
Take Gone Girl vs. Annabelle. One critically acclaimed, one not. Yet equal at the box office on opening weekend. I realize there's more to a movie than it's score on Rotten Tomatoes, but what's the draw to these "scary" movies? I never watch them, because their trailers always make them look like garbage (to me, at least).
So for those who watch them, why? Genuine question, not a flame. TIA
Take Gone Girl vs. Annabelle. One critically acclaimed, one not. Yet equal at the box office on opening weekend. I realize there's more to a movie than it's score on Rotten Tomatoes, but what's the draw to these "scary" movies? I never watch them, because their trailers always make them look like garbage (to me, at least).
So for those who watch them, why? Genuine question, not a flame. TIA
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Posted on 10/6/14 at 6:50 pm to Patrick_Bateman
In defense, it's not that difficult for a horror film to lead at the box office in October.
Posted on 10/6/14 at 6:51 pm to Patrick_Bateman
I like watching people get brutally murdered.
Posted on 10/6/14 at 6:51 pm to Patrick_Bateman
Movies are entertainment. Horror movies are entertaining.
Posted on 10/6/14 at 7:09 pm to Patrick_Bateman
Also people like to watch horror movies in the theater. It's similar to action and comic book movies.
Posted on 10/6/14 at 7:22 pm to tigerfan84
Not a huge fan of these type of horror movies, but I do love some classic slasher horror movies.
Original Halloween comes to mind. Of the more recent variety, I did enjoy Trick 'r Treat
Original Halloween comes to mind. Of the more recent variety, I did enjoy Trick 'r Treat
Posted on 10/6/14 at 7:24 pm to Patrick_Bateman
I don't get it either.
Posted on 10/6/14 at 7:26 pm to Patrick_Bateman
To each his own. Bet you have movies you go see I think are f'ing stupid. I'm sure some of you gonna see some weird shite like sin city
Posted on 10/6/14 at 7:30 pm to LSU1SLU
People like to be scared. It's not that complicated.
Posted on 10/6/14 at 7:43 pm to Patrick_Bateman
I watch because of this:
Posted on 10/6/14 at 8:57 pm to Patrick_Bateman
quote:
Take Gone Girl vs. Annabelle. One critically acclaimed, one not. Yet equal at the box office on opening weekend. I realize there's more to a movie than it's score on Rotten Tomatoes, but what's the draw to these "scary" movies? I never watch them, because their trailers always make them look like garbage (to me, at least).
Simple: Different strokes.
Posted on 10/6/14 at 9:00 pm to Patrick_Bateman
I agree, I'm not sure why people like horror movies, to each their own though
Posted on 10/6/14 at 9:03 pm to Tiger1242
Im not sure why people like romantic comedies, they all seem the same to me
Posted on 10/6/14 at 9:07 pm to Patrick_Bateman
Zest, spice, and excitement. I'm not a horror movie junky, but every once in a while I like to mix it up.
Posted on 10/6/14 at 9:10 pm to fleaux
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Im not sure why people like romantic comedies, they all seem the same to me
Did you post in the wrong thread?
Posted on 10/6/14 at 9:14 pm to Patrick_Bateman
I don't get why someone watches horror movies or goes to haunted houses. I have zero desire to be scared or to watch people get murdered in cold blood. There are plenty of non-horror movies I have to avert my eyes from because the scene is too gross or too graphic. I cannot watch Tarrantino movies for this reason.
I have a personal theory that people that enjoy watching horror movies are actually sociopaths that would otherwise be murdering humans or pets without the release of a horror film.
I have a personal theory that people that enjoy watching horror movies are actually sociopaths that would otherwise be murdering humans or pets without the release of a horror film.
Posted on 10/6/14 at 9:18 pm to LeonPhelps
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I have a personal theory that people that enjoy watching horror movies are actually sociopaths that would otherwise be murdering humans or pets without the release of a horror film.
Posted on 10/6/14 at 9:22 pm to LeonPhelps
I play violent video games to keep me from having to murder people.
Posted on 10/6/14 at 9:24 pm to Patrick_Bateman
I don't understand it either.
Posted on 10/6/14 at 9:31 pm to Brosef Stalin
Your username reveals as much.
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