Tips on How To Watch Scary Movies if You’re a Scaredy Cat
I am not one to watch scary movies. I know, I know, this is the time of year that everyone loves to watch horror films. They just creep me out. My brother and I watched ‘The Blair Witch Project’ years ago and when I saw what movie he chose I looked at him and said, ‘what were you thinking???’ Fortunately, his dog sat on the couch with me and every time I got scared I grabbed him. That dog was a life saver for me.
My youngest niece LOVES horror movies!! I was at the their house last year and was going out with my brother and sister-in-law and while we were gone my niece watched several horror films by herself with the lights off. I never could’ve handled it!
Now, sometimes we have to watch a scary movie. If your friends are really pressuring you to go see one here are a few tips that may help you not get nightmares after you watch it!
First, figure out what horror genres you can handle. If the super gory stuff bothers you, try a psychological thriller or maybe a funny scary movie (that way you at least get a laugh sometime during the film!).
Feel free to shut your eyes at the real scary parts. I do that. I actually cover my eyes and if the sound is really nasty I’ll cover my ears, too!
Usually I avoid spoilers at all costs EXCEPT when I see a horror movie! Then I want to know ALL that happens, when the worst of the scary parts are and when I just need to leave the room.
Watch with other people, unless they try to scare you worse than the movie.
There’s a creepy show I’ve been watching this season called ‘Evil’. I watch it the next day because I’m find if it’s nice and sunny out I’m find but if it’s dark and I’m watching it I get all creeped out. Maybe watching during the day will be better than watching a horror film at night.
Above all, know when to stop watching. If you’re going to get nightmares, it’s not worth it.