How Horror Movies Have Indelibly Scared Me: A Personal Account

Horrors these! Ever feel like your heart had jumped out of your chest and every nerve is on high alert after watching a particularly scary film? This is the story of how a few unsettling movies left me with unshakable fears and vivid nightmares, to the point where just the thought of them can cause my palms to sweat and my jaw to clench.

From a Silver Ball to a Zombified Drone

One movie that I saw early and remains forever seared in my memory is a film where a silver ball hurtles towards a person and drills a hole in them. Sounds shocking, right? However, the reality is that this ball is actually saving someone by killing an evil entity. It was only later that I realized the horror in it was intentional, not just a spooky element. Now, imagine a real-life drone doing the same thing, but this time it's not a movie plot. I hope it's only for defeating zombies, otherwise, I'm going to have nightmares for life.

Responses to A Nightmare on Elm Street

A Nightmare on Elm Street premiered in 1984, and watching it at the tender age of 10 was no mean feat for my tiny, frightened heart. I was convinced that there was a man with big nails who could come to haunt me in my sleep. For weeks, I didn't sleep a wink, always on guard, dreading that my bed might suddenly suck me in. The psychological impact lingered as I couldn't even take a solitary bath for weeks, fearful of the water turning red like in the film's climactic scene.

Red Blood in Black and White

A trailer I saw in 1960 scared me so much that I still remember it. The contrast of the black and white film with the dripping red blood at the bathroom faucet was more than I could handle. The scene haunted me so much that I wouldn't take a bath alone, lest the water was to turn crimson. For a period, I spent sleepless nights, unable to face the solitude of a shower.

A Salem's Lot Remedy

The story loosely revolves around the town of Salem and a cursed book containing undying evil. The creepy premise sets in, and then it gets nasty. Even years later, the film evokes a deep sense of unease, making me want to avoid anything associated with it.

Forced to Face The Exorcist

During my childhood summers, my cousins would gather to scare me with horror films. Their favorite was The Exorcist, a movie I watched at midnight. Of course, my troubles didn't end after the film. Over the following four months, I found myself tossing and turning in bed, unable to fall asleep. My anxieties were so severe that I ended up sleeping in a corner of my parents' room. The guilt of waking them up daily was overwhelming, which is why I continued to sleep in a corner, hoping to mask my fears.

These movies left indelible marks on my psyche, turning quiet nights into nightmares. While I might have grown a bit of a thick skin over the years, just the thought of those films can still send shivers down my spine.

Remember, it’s okay to be scared by horror movies. Sometimes, it’s the fear that’s built into us that makes them so unforgettable.