Remember that scene in The Evil Dead where that regular, everyday douche-bag suddenly turns into a terrifying, supernatural douche-bag? You know, this guy…
Well, every time I watch that scene I do this:
Every.single.time.
Over the years I have noticed a common trait in horror movie buffs – nothing really scares them. I know there must be others like me – horror movie buffs who crap themselves through each and every scary movie – but I think we are definitely the exception. In fact, most people I know who crap themselves watching horror movies tend to avoid watching them.
My husband, daughter and I are all horror movie buffs, but they belong to the former category and sit through every horror movie looking incredibly relaxed, if not slightly bored. I am the exact opposite to them and have developed a variety of ways to get through horror movies without too much trauma; some of these include:
Not actually watching.
Using husband as protection.
Making the most of visual impairment.
One night a few weeks ago we were all watching a particularly scary horror film. I was doing my usual thing, feeling unbearably anxious and trying to somehow watch without actually seeing anything.
Tired of my endless fidgeting and my constantly asking “What’s happening – is the scary bit over yet?” my daughter handed me one of my son’s toy guns.
I know it was meant to be a joke, but I took the toy gun and aimed it at the television. Immediately something came over me – a feeling of calm, a sense of, dare I say it… power.
From that moment on every time some demoniacal monstrosity erupted on screen I would shoot at it like my life depended it. It became fun and after a short time I found myself looking forward to the scary parts just so I could shoot the television.
Naturally, as the movie got scarier, I had to get a bigger gun.
So, if you’re a major scaredy-cat like me, try arming yourself the next time you’re watching a horror movie…trust me, it works.
Oh, and as for my zombie apocalypse nightmares, I reckon I’ve got them beat.
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That is actually a great idea. Well done!
Thanks – let me know if you try it.
So funny hun! I’m gonna have to give this a go, I do ALL of those things to avoid seeing a scary bit whilst trying not to miss a thing. It’s exhausting LOL
Let me know how you go!
Brilliant! I’ll have to try that next time, or I could just stick with my current plan of vowing never to see another horror movie. That’s working for me right now.
No! Don’t give up, there are some fantastic horror movies out there. I cannot recommend The Exorcist enough.
I don’t do Horror movies or war movies.
But that is a great idea should I be forced to watch one!
Love your graphics – you’re very clever.
LOL. Brilliant!! I don’t cope well with horror movies at all, so I avoid them. But I like thrillers, through which I do much the same as you during a horror movie.
Top tip from your clever daughter!
Yep, she’s not just a scary face!