Horror Movies

I don't understand the fascination with watching other people get mutilated. Can anyone shed some light on this? ...perhaps, those of you who do enjoy this particular genre. Most horror movies don't seem to be rich in plot or suspense, just sensless gore and violence. There must be somewhat of a demand for these films or they wouldn't be so successful in the entertainment industry. What does this say about our society? In Rome, bloodsports seemed to be quite appealing in their culture. I have to question the mentality of someone who enjoys watching others suffer, in reality or in fantasy. Violence is popular in video games, as well. When I was younger, I thought boys were supposed to like violence so I pretended to enjoy horror movies and war movies, but what is so entertaining about them? I wonder if people who enjoy watching violence would have a different perspective if someone they loved had been a victim of torture.

I love Horror movies, and what you seem to be talking about; Which is Gore or Slasher. I love those too.

I have no idea why anyone would enjoy watching depictions of suffering. I can't.

Originally Posted by snail

I have no idea why anyone would enjoy watching depictions of suffering. I can't.

I laughed when the guy laid down infront of the lawnmower in The Happening. What do you think of that?

I didn't watch that movie. Thanks for the warning about it.

Originally Posted by snail

I didn't watch that movie. Thanks for the warning about it.

Awww, That movie was awesome.

I watch horror movies (mostly the older ones), the death and bloody scenes do gross me out quit a bit, but I still like like watching them. I saw The Shinning last night and it was freaky as Hell

Originally Posted by LiamWolf

I laughed when the guy laid down infront of the lawnmower in The Happening. What do you think of that?

I liked the concept behind a lot of M. Night Shyamalan's movies. But they don't seem to glorify violence.

Most horror movies don't even come close to realistic depictions of suffering, it is mostly dramatization of the idea of violence etc. I much prefer the less pretentious psychological horror/thriller films out there, e.g. Seven.

I'd go for Korean or Japanese horror. They have better plots.