I found an online post by someone titled “Why do we enjoy Horror movies?”, many of the points made in this posting were similar to the beliefs in our reading for class “Why Horror?”. In the online post, the author mentioned Noel Carrolls theories and contrasted them to another theorist. The author of the post had two main thoughts that attempt to explain our interested in horror movies. One idea he has is an integrationist theory that states our pleasure comes directly from pain and disgust. Another idea he has is a co-existentialist theory that we enjoy horror movies because the positive feelings we gain from viewing outweigh the negative. These contrasting theories are examined closely through out the post, however it is never determined which one is correct. This is subject to person opinion.
In my opinion, I am not excited to be disgusting or grossed out. I would follow the theory that states we are motivated to see horror movies because the positive feelings we gain outweigh the negative. I would consider this theory to be true because I enjoy scary movies for the excitement and rush that I feel. To me I enjoy watching the characters outsmart and run from whatever monster or murderer that may be chasing them.
In the end, the main character usually prevails which offers satisfaction to viewers. This is commonly universal. That alone depicts that people do not go to horror movies to be disgusted and gain pleasure by watching others endure pain. “All narratives might be thought to involve the desire to know-the desire to know at least the outcome of the interaction of the forces made salient through the plot (Noel Carroll).” This helps to explain the reason that I view horror films, I am curious of the outcome and experience all of the excitement in between.
"Why Do We Enjoy Horror Films?" Philisophy Forums. 10 Jan. 2008. 17 Feb. 2008
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