With the development of moving image technology over time, the film industry has grown in popularity. One part of the film industry that has grown significantly is horror. The intent of a horror film is to induce a sense of chilling fear and heartbreaking grotesque feelings, to provide a cathartic release of tension. However, it does exactly the opposite. Although horror films help develop people's problem-solving skills, people should refrain from watching horror films, because horror films create a false sense of reality. This leads to an increased feeling of paranoia, which can lead to insomnia, having a negative impact on the viewer's health. Some people might argue that horror movies are actually beneficial because of the brain's coping mechanism to deal with the sensation of watching horror. movie. When watching horror movies, the brain feels as if it is enveloped in the situation along with the main character. The brain feels the need to react to the situation as if it were actually experiencing the situation; regardless of knowing that what happens in the film isn't real. According to WebMD, this is because the brain has not properly adapted to the idea of ​​a movie (Sine). People believe that horror movies are beneficial because they cause the brain to secrete many different hormones such as adrenaline, dopamine, and serotonin. Since then, fear has helped us survive for thousands of years (Don't be afraid). However, exploiting this primal reflex can be harmful to the viewer's health as it creates a false sense of reality in their mind. With advanced technology that allows people to stream whatever they want from an internet-connected device, young children are becoming more and more regular...... middle of paper......secreted rmones are not being used appropriately as, evolutionarily, necessary. The feeling of an instant rush, as if you just jumped out of a plane, or propelled 128 miles per hour on a roller coaster, all without leaving your seat while watching Silent Hill, or The Grudge, feels thrilling. However, that rush could be the cause of your mental decay. A viewer can be subject to enormous amounts of anxiety during and after a horror film. People should take steps to avoid avidly watching horror films. Horror films can affect the mind in many ways, both short and long term. If children are exposed to horror films at an early age, the effects can be even more drastic than for adults. Watching horror films creates a false sense of reality and places the mind in a void of uncertainty, resulting in the destruction of the very essence of the person, i.e. emotional health..