Why do we like horror films? its has the same answer as why do we like riding roller coasters? or why do people parachute out of planes from 10,000ft? its because we love the thrill. Thrill comes in different varieties depending on what sort of person you are, every human being loves to be thrilled in some sort of way, it gives them an adrenaline boost which makes them feel excited and energetic, but why does Horror films give us that thrill? Horror movies create all different types of thrill, it could be if the film was based around one character, the audience could imagine them being in that character shoes and feeling the same thrill as what they do throughout the film, or, if the plot of the movie needs to be put together, the audiences feel the thrill of putting the puzzle together to make out what's happening.
Another reason is why people like to watch horror movies is that when the film is over, they feel like they've accomplished something, If you were to watch a movie you really didn't want to watch but you were forced to by friends, if you were to watch the whole film you'd feel that you've proven them wrong and that you can watch them sort of films. The fact that you feel you've accomplished this is giving you that extra boost to when you next watch that horror film, it gives you more confidence and therefore more enjoyment watching them.
In conclusion to my question, people like to watch horror films as it gives them a buzz and a thrill which gives them the confidence to be able to enjoy watching horror films, personally though, I do not get that sort of thrill from watching horror, which is what I was talking about previously that it depends what type of person you are, I feel horror to be a waste of time as its something to not look forward to see, I prefer to watch comedies which give me that thrill and laughter which is something horror sometimes doesn't provide.
I have enjoyed looking through your blog Josh. You have posted excellent research into the history of horror films and have also shown that you are prepared to undertake some independent reserach - this is a good thing! You have not, howvere, yet posted any evidence of your initial audience researcgh and I would like to see this done asap.
ReplyDeleteYou are continuing to work well and I look forwrad to evidence of further progress this term.