Watching horror movies during the day has significantly fewer fear effects. The natural light creates a more relaxed atmosphere, allowing you to easily distract yourself afterward without lingering feelings of fear.
Use Night Lights If you’re watching a film at night, turn on some lights around your home. Having soft lighting can help alleviate fears of darkness and make you feel safer.
Oftentimes, we feel scared because we are all on our own. To avoid this, always watch scary movies with at least 1 other person so that you feel less alone.
Humor easily puts the fear down. Keep making humorous comments like “Look how she ran.” or “See how the ghost is staring at them.”
Remember that the film you are watching is fictitious and keep saying to yourself, “This is not real.” The movie is filmed deliberately to make you feel scared.
Even if you’re watching a horror film at night, don't sleep instantly. Try calming activities like reading a book, doing yoga, or meditating. These can reduce anxiety by shifting your focus.
Take deep, slow breaths to calm your mind and body. Focus on your breathing for a few minutes to help reduce anxiety and bring a sense of calm.