Why Do Indonesians Like To Watch Horror Movies? Here Are Some Causes

YOGYAKRTA - In the 80s, dominating horror films are usually filled with pornographic spices, and the story is about the mystical legend of the archipelago. So what is the reason why Indonesians like to watch horror films?

Having been unknown in the 2000s, in the last few years Indonesian horror films have returned to glory. The themes also vary, following the Hollywood trend, which currently prioritizes tensions from the simple theme "The Conjuring" to "Heritary." for example.

Several years ago, the horror film "The Servant of Satan" became the best-selling Indonesian film winner, accompanied by 4 other horror films on the Top 10.

Did you know, even though "Dilan 1990" won, in the Top 10 Indonesian Film Terlaris in 2018, the fact is that he is surrounded by 5 horror films, please!

In fact, what, really, did you like horror movies? Screaming for fear but still coming again to see other films? Could this be the reason!

1. Make Curious

Horror films, complete with all the attributes of such music and the tempo of tension, make you curious until the end of the film.

If you are excited, horror films can respond to your sense of 'kepo Kalian', complete with a successful rhythm to protect your curiosity.

2. The story is familiar

Recently, horror films, both Hollywood and local, have more simple themes that are familiar with everyday life.

Stories about bad dolls, or ghost stories that were often used as sleep stories in childhood, made you don't want to forget the film.

3. Test Nyali

Some research says that watching horror films shares certain sensations. You can watch this film to test your guts.

Unlike the action film, which is clearly a fight in front of our eyes, horror films emphasize the participation of all sensitivities.

Watching horror movies without sound is the same as lying, and closing your eyes when watching is also not fun. Yes, right?

4. Fear but Controlled

You know you guys will scream for fear when watching horror movies, but you know if you're worried you can control it.

You can cover your ears and eyes in the cinema, or change the canal when watching at home. Especially when you can't stand it anymore, there's no prohibition going out of the cinema.

And you can control your mind that the effects after watching horror films are temporary.

5. Stress releaser

Is it true that many Indonesians are stressed so they need an outlet that doesn't disturb others?

The answer is yes or no, watching horror films is fun to vent stress. Screaming and screaming are normal expressions when watching horror films.

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