Phobias in Movies and TV
They say that art reflects life. However, the way that life is portrayed is not always accurate. Take a look at the way that phobias are depicted or triggered by some of Hollywood's hottest properties.
Horror Movies That Caused Phobias - Which Horror Movies Reall…
Horror movies have long been implicated as a possible trigger for phobias. Whether we have a full-blown phobia or not, we have all been deeply scared by a particular horror movie. For me, it was The Ring. What horror movie moment scared you the most? Share your story!
Horror movies have long been implicated as a possible trigger for phobias. Whether we have a full-blown phobia or not, we have all been deeply scared by a particular horror movie. For me, it was The Ring. What horror movie moment scared you the most? Share your story!
Phobias and Reality TV
After nearly two decades, reality TV seems poised to tear down its last taboo: mental health conditions. Phobias are sweeping the airwaves, but are shows raising awareness or exploiting contestants? Read both sides of the debate!
After nearly two decades, reality TV seems poised to tear down its last taboo: mental health conditions. Phobias are sweeping the airwaves, but are shows raising awareness or exploiting contestants? Read both sides of the debate!
Phobias and Halloween
Halloween can be terrifying for those with certain phobias, but there is no need to fear the entire season. Here is some information to help you survive.
Halloween can be terrifying for those with certain phobias, but there is no need to fear the entire season. Here is some information to help you survive.
Scariest Halloween Experience - Share Your Scariest Halloween…
Halloween is a time to face and even celebrate our fears. For those with phobias, though, the holiday can be overwhelming. Whether we have phobias or not, most of us have experienced a truly terrifying Halloween adventure. Share your scariest experience here!
Halloween is a time to face and even celebrate our fears. For those with phobias, though, the holiday can be overwhelming. Whether we have phobias or not, most of us have experienced a truly terrifying Halloween adventure. Share your scariest experience here!
Bizarre Magic Shows
Extreme or bizarre magic shows blend traditional illusion techniques with freak show elements. These shows can trigger phobias, but some people feel that they actually provide a safe place to confront fears. Read on for more on bizarre magic and phobias.
Extreme or bizarre magic shows blend traditional illusion techniques with freak show elements. These shows can trigger phobias, but some people feel that they actually provide a safe place to confront fears. Read on for more on bizarre magic and phobias.
Halloween Horror Nights 101
Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) is a yearly Halloween event at Universal Orlando. The event is psychologically intense and preys on our deepest fears. Although this may sound like something to avoid if you have phobias, this is not necessarily the case. Read on for more information about Halloween Horror Nights' history and the event today.
Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) is a yearly Halloween event at Universal Orlando. The event is psychologically intense and preys on our deepest fears. Although this may sound like something to avoid if you have phobias, this is not necessarily the case. Read on for more information about Halloween Horror Nights' history and the event today.
Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho
The Psycho shower scene is one of the best known scenes in the history of cinema. The scene is said to have spawned shower phobias in a generation of film fans. Read on for the psychology behind the scene's enduring terror.
The Psycho shower scene is one of the best known scenes in the history of cinema. The scene is said to have spawned shower phobias in a generation of film fans. Read on for the psychology behind the scene's enduring terror.
Jaws Movie
The Jaws movie did more to inspire shark phobia than perhaps any other media event. Using some of the techniques of suspense pioneered by Alfred Hitchcock, a team of unknowns created a legend. Learn more about the Jaws movie and the shark phobia it inspired.
The Jaws movie did more to inspire shark phobia than perhaps any other media event. Using some of the techniques of suspense pioneered by Alfred Hitchcock, a team of unknowns created a legend. Learn more about the Jaws movie and the shark phobia it inspired.
War of the Worlds
War of the Worlds was a 1938 radio broadcast that panicked a generation. Learn more about War of the Worlds and the phobias that it may have created.
War of the Worlds was a 1938 radio broadcast that panicked a generation. Learn more about War of the Worlds and the phobias that it may have created.
Without Warning
Without Warning can be considered the War of the Worlds for the 1990s. The TV movie about what happens when aliens accept our invitation for contact panicked viewers from coast to coast. Learn about the similarities between the two broadcasts.
Without Warning can be considered the War of the Worlds for the 1990s. The TV movie about what happens when aliens accept our invitation for contact panicked viewers from coast to coast. Learn about the similarities between the two broadcasts.
Universal Orlando Horror Makeup Show Exhibit Could Trigger Phobias
The Horror Makeup Show at Universal Orlando gives a behind the scenes look at special effects makeup in horror films. A new exhibit in the lobby, however, could trigger multiple phobias.
The Horror Makeup Show at Universal Orlando gives a behind the scenes look at special effects makeup in horror films. A new exhibit in the lobby, however, could trigger multiple phobias.