Jaws
Nightmare on elm street.
Child's play
Halloween
Poltergeist
That's all I can think of for now
Nightmare on elm street.
Child's play
Halloween
Poltergeist
That's all I can think of for now
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What Movie(s) Scared You As a Child Or Now?
- Thread starter Catsmother
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TLDR: What Movie(s) Scared You As a Child Or Now?
The forum thread discusses movies that scared users as children, encompassing a range of genres from horror to children’s films. Key points from the discussion include:
1. **Popular Horror Films**: Several classic horror movies were repeatedly mentioned as frightening, including "Jaws," "A Nightmare on Elm Street," "Child’s Play," "Poltergeist," and "Halloween." These films were noted for their lasting impact on the viewers' sense of fear.
2. **Non-Traditional Scary Films**: Some users were scared by films not typically classified as horror, such as "The Wizard of Oz," "The Polar Express," and "Willy Wonka." Elements like tornadoes, creepy character animations, and unsettling scenarios in these films were highlighted as sources of fear.
3. **Individual Experiences**: Personal anecdotes revealed diverse reactions to different films. For example, one user mentioned being scared by "The Power Puff Girls" movie due to its villain, while another discussed the fear induced by true crime documentaries on the ID channel.
4. **Changes Over Time**: Several users noted that movies which frightened them as children no longer scared them as adults, though some exceptions were mentioned (e.g., devil-related themes).
5. **Discussion on Specific Elements**: Users also delved into specific elements of certain movies, such as the ghost character in "The Polar Express," discussing their potential symbolic meanings and how these contributed to the unsettling atmosphere of the films.
Overall, the thread reflects a mixture of nostalgia and analysis, with users sharing their personal fears triggered by various films during their childhood and discussing how those perceptions have shifted over time.
I don't really watch scary movies but when I was really young I saw the Power Puff Girls movie and one of the villains really freaked me out as a kid.
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What scared me as a kid was The Wizard of Oz. I am deathly afraid of tornadoes because of that movie and even though the wicked witches were bad, I didn't want them dead. I was afraid of the Munchkins because they didn't give Dorothy her space and I was afraid of the lion. I liked the flying monkeys though!
If I were a kid today I'd be afraid of The Polar Express. I have watched it a few times and can't get over how creepy it is; everything from the eyes of the characters to the slow music when they're in the North Pole. Well, also the danger of the train!
If I were a kid today I'd be afraid of The Polar Express. I have watched it a few times and can't get over how creepy it is; everything from the eyes of the characters to the slow music when they're in the North Pole. Well, also the danger of the train!
) as a kid. I've seen it again as an adult, as well as much scarier horror movies, as I really enjoy horror as a genre. I'm fine with it now, but it terrified me when I was 10!I think I know what you mean about the Polar Express. I actually really like the film, but can see how it could have a sinister undertone! That train alone is crazy!
What's with the ghost guy who kept appearing around the train? What does he even represent? I always thought the train conductor was kind of mean even though he was supposed to be a softie on the inside. It just doesn't scream Christmas to me.
I didn't really watch too many scary movies as a child. However, I would say what frightened me the most would be the ID channel, the TV show about true serial killers. For some reason, I still hate to watch those documentaries because it's so in-depth and my mind just doesn't register with what's being told. Even during the TV show, I constantly find myself looking over my shoulder even though no one is there.
