Movies are often viewed as the perfect way to relax. For many people, they are great sources of entertainment. But studies say that movies can influence its viewers both physically and mentally. Especially, watching horror films leave various impacts on human brain.

Reported Symptoms

• Increased heart beating rate by 18%
• crying and screaming-27%
• Trembling and shaking chances-24%
• Nausea or Stomach pain-20%
• Clinging to a companion-18%
• Freezing or feeling paralyzed-17%
• Fear of loosing control-11%

Some people seem to have more than one symptom while some actually report having all of the above mentioned effects. A survey found that 37% of people love horror films. It is believed that producing horror films are very profitable as much as any other films.

However, according to a theory, we like horror movies because they act as a sort of safety valve for our cruel or aggressive impulses. So, its your part to decide whether to watch horror films or not.