Why do I personally, consciously love horror? It was 1990. I was 7 years old. It was at night. My family was watching a movie on HBO. That movie was called Child’s Play. In the early 1990s, I had a collection of WWF, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, and Ghostbusters action figures. A movie about a kid’s favorite toy coming to life, killing people around him, and then coming after him scares the holy hell out of me. It made me a horror fan. I have been ever since.
I’ve loved horror movies since I was 5. I think back then it was because I liked the thrill and being scared. I thought it was fun. As an adult I still love it for that reason, but I do find myself taking mental notes as a just in case situation and what would I do or how I’d handle it. I also feel as though it’s the best genre of movies to get that escape from reality.
I love the creativity with the prosthetics and fake blood Efx the sculptures and molds the story the characters the art of Horror really speaks to me I've always loved the holiday of Halloween itself I love the costumes and creativity and just the fact of getting to be what you wanna be and not be judged for it
One of my favorite discussions, I still get called a “psycho” because of the love I have for the genre 😂 but it’s like you said, I let it roll off my back. It’s cinema at the end of the day. Love what you do brother and are arguably the realest in the game! Go see The Substance if you can!!!
This is a very thought provoking discussion. What have human beings been doing with film since the conception of the art form (not to mention art and literature that existed prior to film). What film does is put a face and a name on this “fear of mortality” which you mentioned. In the 1920s, I called death Nosferatu or the Phantom [of the opera]. In the 1930s, names and faces that we have assigned to the fear of death were Count Dracula, the Frankenstein monster, and Ardeth Bay (The Mummy). In the 1980s, we have assigned Jason Voorhees and Freddy Krueger as the names for death. All throughout the years, we create new faces and names which all represent the same psychological fear or perhaps curiosity of mortality. All of these characters are really just a newly designed grim reaper when you think about it.
@@richardstange5939 they truly are. And I think I recognized that at a very young age, and just gravitated toward these films precisely because they addressed those fears I have
It is fun to be a horror fan. The adrenaline rush. Learning about life. The things we don't understand. Life can be scary too. It is crazy. When people look at you funny. For watching horror movies. People that watch horror movies. We are still people. Like everyone else. We do fear what we don't understand.
The thing I love about Horror movies as an adult is how powerful they can be when enough talent is involved. Suddenly you're unsure if you should turn off the lights, or you're worried about having a nightmare. You kind of revert to being a kid again.
I have totally had the question posed to me. Usually, the answer I give, regardless of how sensible, falls on deaf ears. I love it f9r all the reasons you mentioned.
Murder shows are entertaining and interesting but doesn’t take long before it becomes depressing. With horror movies it makes it fun. With it being fake it’s also just more enjoyable to watch.
I love horror movies being closed of the frills the scares the jump scares the murders to kill scenes the murder scenes the jump scares and the and the killers and to give us a very good scare and it's very Thrillering
Back in Indiana we had Nightmare Theatre every Sat night hosted by the ghoulish Sammy Terry showing all the classic Universal horror and some stinkers (Dracula's Dog!). My parents would worry about me as a kid I would sit up until 4AM getting my weekly horror fix but I was hooked from birth I think lol. And I didn't grow up to be a serial killer, so mom was wrong.
This might be one of my favorite videos Nick has done actually. It’s a great discussion and topic. And I agree I can picture this conversation at a bon fire too.
I love horror simply because it’s my escape. I can dive into a horror movie and it seems as if all my problems go away. And oddly it helps me deal with death as you Nick. Death is incomprehensible for me and when I face a death it doesn’t bother me as much.
i guess it's just an escape from reality for me, particularly anxiety and depression. my dad let me watch horror movies from a young age on, like the original Terminator, the Alien and Predator movies and Child's Play. to date i've collected most horror movies i've ever enjoyed and my mom doesn't understand why i love horror so much lol
It was awesome to hear your also Christian as a fellow Christian at times it's hard to explain to people my love for the horror movies and listing to someone such as you who can describe why we enjoy them was pretty cool to hear
The vilifying of that which a person doesn't understand or enjoy is something many genre fans experience, however for me it taught me early on to respect and tolerate that which is not to my taste be it movies, music, gender, religion or even political ideas. Personally I can't stand the Terifier movies but I wouldn't criticise anyone for appreciating that franchise.
i liked this video. horror movies dont scare me. my imagination and reality does that. but can say that I like watching horror movies to vent through them. enjoy seeing the imagination. for the stimulation and thrill.
SAW III - “Will you forgive the one responsible for killing your son in a drunk driving accident or will you indulge in your obsession to exact your revenge?” I hope to never experience that but it does make me wonder how I would handle that situation. We see Jeff and I understand why he is so hesitant and unwilling but comes to his senses at the same time. I also ask myself what would I do in that situation. Could I cut my own eye to get a key that will save my life? Could I face my fears? Spiral From the Book of SAW - the marionette trap. Symbolic of a pig (cop) thinking they are in control pulling the strings, pulling the trigger. A roller coaster ride of thrills. John Kramer/Jigsaw having a philosophy that is so interesting you could almost fall into a state of psychosis, Amanda Young sure did. SAW III - “Death is a surprise party, unless of course you are already dead on the inside.” The list goes on and on but we love horror for a multitude of reasons and no other film genre quite taps into these reasons. That’s why we love horror so much it gives us what nothing else offers. Also, side note but horror has so much movie memorabilia. For us collectors out there it’s great for that alone. Not too many movie genres have stuff like that. Only a few action movies have merchandise. Super hero’s and Star Wars stuff of that nature typically have merchandise but I don’t see any collectibles for a comedy or a romantic comedy so horror is also great for that aspect as well. I love collecting horror memorabilia.
@@JohnKramerRules Every time I watch that movie, I always think of what I would do in that situation. How I would feel. Thats just one of the many reasons why it’s the best Saw film!
Dude I think about this every time I watch DGG Halloween trilogy or Scream for the countless time. All the blood and gore. I dont think some of these horror flicks are meant to be comfort food for the soul... lol
@@LukeDodge916 Oh they absolutely are. Even if we don’t know it. Some are just pure fun, but the most effective ones are the ones that can tap into your fears
I like Michael Myers and Jason cuz they're awesome villians as well as John Kramer/Jigsaw he's super intelligent, and Pennywise the clown, he's a demonic space entity, horror villains intrigue me
Why do I personally, consciously love horror?
It was 1990. I was 7 years old. It was at night. My family was watching a movie on HBO. That movie was called Child’s Play. In the early 1990s, I had a collection of WWF, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, and Ghostbusters action figures. A movie about a kid’s favorite toy coming to life, killing people around him, and then coming after him scares the holy hell out of me. It made me a horror fan. I have been ever since.
@@richardstange5939 Chucky freaked me out back then too, and now I just love the little bastard lol
I’ve loved horror movies since I was 5. I think back then it was because I liked the thrill and being scared. I thought it was fun. As an adult I still love it for that reason, but I do find myself taking mental notes as a just in case situation and what would I do or how I’d handle it. I also feel as though it’s the best genre of movies to get that escape from reality.
@@kristinamarrie13 Escapism is absolutely the main goal with these movies, I believe. But, taking notes is smart! Lol
It’s watching to face your fears directly over and over, until you overcome it and it’s no big deal anymore
@@gregmartin114 Absolutely. And then we are desensitized and people think we’re insane 😂
Luv the vids keep going
Nick's the Best🐐🤟💯
@@Therego_herb Never gonna stop! And I’ve got big things coming for October
Although, I’m A Star Wars Fan, Horror Will Always Be My Favorite Genre And Are The Type Of Movies I Wanna Make As A Filmmaker.
I love the creativity with the prosthetics and fake blood Efx the sculptures and molds the story the characters the art of Horror really speaks to me I've always loved the holiday of Halloween itself I love the costumes and creativity and just the fact of getting to be what you wanna be and not be judged for it
@@dakotalyrical9108 THATS ANOTHER GREAT REASON! The effort that goes into making these kinds of movies is second to none!
One of my favorite discussions, I still get called a “psycho” because of the love I have for the genre 😂 but it’s like you said, I let it roll off my back. It’s cinema at the end of the day. Love what you do brother and are arguably the realest in the game! Go see The Substance if you can!!!
This is a very thought provoking discussion. What have human beings been doing with film since the conception of the art form (not to mention art and literature that existed prior to film).
What film does is put a face and a name on this “fear of mortality” which you mentioned.
In the 1920s, I called death Nosferatu or the Phantom [of the opera]. In the 1930s, names and faces that we have assigned to the fear of death were Count Dracula, the Frankenstein monster, and Ardeth Bay (The Mummy). In the 1980s, we have assigned Jason Voorhees and Freddy Krueger as the names for death.
All throughout the years, we create new faces and names which all represent the same psychological fear or perhaps curiosity of mortality. All of these characters are really just a newly designed grim reaper when you think about it.
@@richardstange5939 they truly are. And I think I recognized that at a very young age, and just gravitated toward these films precisely because they addressed those fears I have
It is fun to be a horror fan. The adrenaline rush. Learning about life. The things we don't understand. Life can be scary too. It is crazy. When people look at you funny. For watching horror movies. People that watch horror movies. We are still people. Like everyone else. We do fear what we don't understand.
The thing I love about Horror movies as an adult is how powerful they can be when enough talent is involved. Suddenly you're unsure if you should turn off the lights, or you're worried about having a nightmare. You kind of revert to being a kid again.
@@eyeswidevideo And when a horror film can achieve that, it’s a DAMN good one
I have totally had the question posed to me. Usually, the answer I give, regardless of how sensible, falls on deaf ears. I love it f9r all the reasons you mentioned.
The worst was having a girlfriend that watched investigation discovery murder shows all day but wouldn't watch horror movies with me
Murder shows are entertaining and interesting but doesn’t take long before it becomes depressing. With horror movies it makes it fun. With it being fake it’s also just more enjoyable to watch.
@@JohnKramerRules agreed. It bummed me out a lot
@@NotIfICU1st_ Hopefully she wasn’t plotting something against you lol
@TheLostRiverDriveIn I know it felt like research at a certain point. She's an ex as you might imagine
I love horror movies being closed of the frills the scares the jump scares the murders to kill scenes the murder scenes the jump scares and the and the killers and to give us a very good scare and it's very Thrillering
@@scottwalker5379 the THRILLS are what I live for!
Back in Indiana we had Nightmare Theatre every Sat night hosted by the ghoulish Sammy Terry showing all the classic Universal horror and some stinkers (Dracula's Dog!). My parents would worry about me as a kid I would sit up until 4AM getting my weekly horror fix but I was hooked from birth I think lol. And I didn't grow up to be a serial killer, so mom was wrong.
Fun topic!! I can see like- minded individuals havimg this conversation around a camp or bon fire. Perfect topic!
This might be one of my favorite videos Nick has done actually. It’s a great discussion and topic. And I agree I can picture this conversation at a bon fire too.
@@JohnKramerRules Thank you both for the kind words! I’d love to chat about this with some smores
I love horror simply because it’s my escape. I can dive into a horror movie and it seems as if all my problems go away. And oddly it helps me deal with death as you Nick. Death is incomprehensible for me and when I face a death it doesn’t bother me as much.
@@Josiah729 Escaping the harsh realities of this world is what horror was made for, and it succeeds in that
@@TheLostRiverDriveIn yes it does!
i guess it's just an escape from reality for me, particularly anxiety and depression. my dad let me watch horror movies from a young age on, like the original Terminator, the Alien and Predator movies and Child's Play. to date i've collected most horror movies i've ever enjoyed and my mom doesn't understand why i love horror so much lol
I agree about horror acting as an escape.
@@Stefan_Gerards Isn’t it nice? To be able to just shut our brains off and enjoy 90 minutes of pure adrenaline?
It was awesome to hear your also Christian as a fellow Christian at times it's hard to explain to people my love for the horror movies and listing to someone such as you who can describe why we enjoy them was pretty cool to hear
@@carson766 I’ll never shy away from that, nor should you! We can be people of faith and still love these movies, no matter what some may think
This is so wise self-aware. Love it!
@@lianabevyrage thank you ❤️❤️❤️ Sometimes it’s nice to get a little nuanced and deep on these topics!
The vilifying of that which a person doesn't understand or enjoy is something many genre fans experience, however for me it taught me early on to respect and tolerate that which is not to my taste be it movies, music, gender, religion or even political ideas. Personally I can't stand the Terifier movies but I wouldn't criticise anyone for appreciating that franchise.
@@rooster8442 you have it figured out. You approach life the right way. I wish more would do the same, especially these days
i liked this video. horror movies dont scare me. my imagination and reality does that. but can say that I like watching horror movies to vent through them. enjoy seeing the imagination. for the stimulation and thrill.
@@acimagination7982 Thank you! I was compelled to do this one, and glad I did
SAW III - “Will you forgive the one responsible for killing your son in a drunk driving accident or will you indulge in your obsession to exact your revenge?” I hope to never experience that but it does make me wonder how I would handle that situation. We see Jeff and I understand why he is so hesitant and unwilling but comes to his senses at the same time. I also ask myself what would I do in that situation. Could I cut my own eye to get a key that will save my life? Could I face my fears? Spiral From the Book of SAW - the marionette trap. Symbolic of a pig (cop) thinking they are in control pulling the strings, pulling the trigger. A roller coaster ride of thrills. John Kramer/Jigsaw having a philosophy that is so interesting you could almost fall into a state of psychosis, Amanda Young sure did. SAW III - “Death is a surprise party, unless of course you are already dead on the inside.” The list goes on and on but we love horror for a multitude of reasons and no other film genre quite taps into these reasons. That’s why we love horror so much it gives us what nothing else offers. Also, side note but horror has so much movie memorabilia. For us collectors out there it’s great for that alone. Not too many movie genres have stuff like that. Only a few action movies have merchandise. Super hero’s and Star Wars stuff of that nature typically have merchandise but I don’t see any collectibles for a comedy or a romantic comedy so horror is also great for that aspect as well. I love collecting horror memorabilia.
@@JohnKramerRules Every time I watch that movie, I always think of what I would do in that situation. How I would feel. Thats just one of the many reasons why it’s the best Saw film!
Dude I think about this every time I watch DGG Halloween trilogy or Scream for the countless time. All the blood and gore. I dont think some of these horror flicks are meant to be comfort food for the soul... lol
@@LukeDodge916 Oh they absolutely are. Even if we don’t know it. Some are just pure fun, but the most effective ones are the ones that can tap into your fears
Wow nick I have that anxiety also. Fear of death and health anxiety. Nightmare when it comes on strong.
Me too! Horror gets me out of my head and lets me process that anxious energy in a different way. Some people just don’t get it.
@@lianabevyrage They really don’t, but I think it also bonds like minded people together. That’s why I love this community
Love this video. 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Just picked up Halloween 78 on VHS The other Day🎃❤
I ❤ horror movies 🎬
@@strawberry-blonde I ❤️ your support
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@@mrs.ericalaurenhornmason3825 hey!
I like Michael Myers and Jason cuz they're awesome villians as well as John Kramer/Jigsaw he's super intelligent, and Pennywise the clown, he's a demonic space entity, horror villains intrigue me