Q&A for How to Watch a Horror Movie

Most movies in the horror genre are really scary, and that is what they are made to be. The filmmakers are experienced in knowing what to do in order to make the human brain terrified, so never underestimate a horror movie's scariness potential. If scary movies make you really uncomfortable, do NOT watch them.

Search movie rating websites such as IMBD or Meta Critic for their top horror movies. Or get recommendations from friends and family members.

You can watch the Evil Dead series. They are generally not considered scary. You can also watch short horror films to build up the courage to watch something like Conjuring. A lot of people get scared during scary movies and there is nothing wrong with that. You are not a loser.

It is best if you do it at night if you really want to go all out, but if you are going to get scared, watch it during daylight hours.

Try to convince them. Remind them that it isn't real and tell them you can always turn it off if they get too scared. If they really don't want to watch, ask another friend.

Yes, you most likely will. Knowing that what you're seeing is fake can help you cope with it.

You might consider movies like *Goosebumps* or *Haunted Mansion*, as these films were specifically designed for younger audiences.

If you experience nightmares after watching a horror movie, consider practices like listening to relaxing music, meditating, and avoiding stimulating foods before bedtime. For further guidance on managing nightmares, you might find articles such as "How to Stop Having Nightmares" or "How to Cope with Nightmares" helpful.

Prepare snacks like popcorn and drinks, and keep flashlights nearby for comfort if you get scared. For an extra cozy experience, you might also consider building a pillow or blanket fort.

This is up to you to decide. Someone with a well-managed heart condition who isn't scared easily and can face other situations that get the heart pumping certainly can. Someone with a poorly-managed heart condition who is easily scared and can't handle light exercise or adrenaline-rush situations probably shouldn't. Consult your doctor if you're unsure.

As long as you can remember that the movie is fake and nothing in it is going to happen to you, you should be fine. But you know your own triggers better than anyone else would. If you don't feel comfortable watching the movie, don't do it.

What constitutes 'scary' is highly subjective, varying greatly from person to person. To find films that genuinely frighten you, consider exploring well-regarded horror movies. Some widely cited examples include *The Conjuring*, *Scream*, *Child's Play*, *Jaws*, *The Shining*, *Halloween*, and *It*.

Most horror movies are not based on true stories but rumors abound suggesting they are. Moreover, even if they are based on a true story, movies will always add more gore, embellish the details and make things seem really bad because the producers want viewers. Still, that doesn't discount the fact that there is a frisson of fear that some things might actually have happened, so you might want to rethink watching something that could possibly haunt your for ages after.

Those movies are made to be lifelike. That's the reason many people, including kids, are scared. They not real, though. The unexpected screams and sounds make the films even more spooky.

You should generally be able to handle *A Quiet Place* based on your experience with *Poltergeist*. Be aware, however, that there is one detailed, graphic blood scene, so if you have a strong stomach, you should be fine.

Research the film's plot and content beforehand to prepare for anything that might particularly affect you. Consider seeing the movie with a friend, and remember it's okay to look away or even leave the theater if it becomes too intense. If leaving is a possibility, choose a seat near an exit.

It's generally advisable to avoid rewatching content that causes you significant distress, even if it feels compelling. Instead, consider this a unique, albeit unsettling, viewing experience.

You can still enjoy horror movies even if you are sensitive to blood. Many options, such as thrillers and paranormal films, focus on suspense rather than gore. If you do encounter bloody scenes, remember that they are special effects and not real.

You might consider The Exorcist (1973), Hereditary (2018), and The Conjuring (2013), as Rotten Tomatoes often ranks these among the scariest horror movies.

Directed by Andy Muschietti and based on Stephen King’s novel, *IT* (2017) tells the story of a group of children in Derry, Maine, terrorized by Pennywise, a shape-shifting entity. The narrative unfolds across two timelines: the summer of 1988, when the children first encounter Pennywise, and a later period when they return as adults to confront their fears. These misfit kids, known as "The Losers' Club," bond as they attempt to stop Pennywise, who preys on their deepest fears by taking their most dreaded forms.