Do Horror Movies Really Cause Panic Attacks?
Horror movie causes panic attacks Italy's government is mulling whether to slap restrictions on horror thriller Paranormal Activity after some movie-goers suffered panic attacks, sparking protests by children's and consumer groups. Read more on Stuff
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According to the Daily Telegraph
the phenomenal movie Paranormal Activity 'causing panic attacks and paralysis' in Italy
Paranormal Activity, a horror film set in a haunted house, has caused uproar in Italy after a string of people who watched it were "paralysed" by panic attacks.
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Theoretically a horror film could cause panic attacks by pushing someone's adrenaline levels to a height where the Amygdala (subconcious brain) misinterprets the sensation as a genuine threat to the person and activates the panic sequence. Sad but true