Blog # 5 Why We Crave Horror Movies

 Why we crave horror movies by Stephen King. I enjoyed reading what he had to say very much. I myself love a great thrill; as far back as I can remember I have been watching horror flicks. My girlfriends and I would camp out in the living room with all the lights off laying in our sleeping bags and our pillows up to our face, just waiting for the monster to jump out and get us. Then after words we would start cracking up laughing saying oh I wasn't that scared. I agree with Stephen King that everyone seeks a thrill in one way or another; it doesn't just have to be from watching a horror flick.  It may come from something going on in our own personal lives. I think one of the best statements from Stephen, is that it's like riding a roller coaster. As we are going up the ramp climbing higher and higher waiting for the drop off at any moment and that feeling of the unknowing creeps up on us. The best way I look at this, is if you are the type who loves a challenge, outgoing and enjoys life then you are a thrill seeker. Stephen says it best when we also go to re-establish our feelings of essential normality, reminding us who is to say what is normal. I also love this line where he says, “I think that we’re all mentally ill; those of us outside the asylums only hide it a little better”. As for myself, I know I am not normal but who really cares, I love me and I love a great thrill as well as a good scary movie anytime so bring on the normality, heart racing and anxiety, "Here comes Johnny".
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