Movies are the source of entertainment for people of all ages. But horror movies tend to have some horrifying effects on the health of young people and children.

Sub-claims on horror movies

Horror movies have suspense, thrill, excitement, plot and lots of frightening stuff which can keep characters and viewers connected for long but leave children terrified.

1) Mood swings

2) Increased stress

3) Harmful teacher

4) Negative thought provocation

5) Negative affect on personality

6) Adrenal rush

7) Mental health issues

Reason why should watch movies

1) They can have conflicting moods too which can affect the normal day activities.

2) People watch movie to get rid of stress timely and sometimes these movies can cause more stress and lead to anxiety and depression.

3) Movies can be great teachers, so children might learn stuff which is not healthy. E.g. playing with knife, cutting throats etc.

4) Things like suicide to view can be potentially harmful as it provokes negative thoughts.

5) Horror movies can have an effect on personality as well as minds of people.

6) Adrenal rush that these movies bring can be a factor these movies are high in demand.

Foundation on horror movies

Children have developing brains and watching horror movies can negatively affect their brain and personality as it portrays many negative points of the society and psychologically retarded individuals. People with criminal mentality are also shown with complex personality disorders. Children being innocent and unaware of worldly complexities impersonate such individuals and begin to grow affected with such harm. Children in their developmental stages are vulnerable, innocent and picky. They learn what you teach them. Teachings of horror movies can leave them with severe personality disorders, mental health issues, fear, and lack of confidence.

Brief discussion on horror movies

Children are vulnerable, innocent, picky and easily frightened by the visuals of horror movies. This can trigger their fight or fright response, increased adrenaline rush. Children get easily attracted by costumes, unique presentation and evil activities of negative characters of horror movies such as the joker, pennywise, chucky etc. this can leave harmful effect on their brain and personality as the individuals impersonate such characters and adopt characters which they learned which can be potentially harmful for them in future. This can further lead to complex disorder which can be mental as well as physical. The memory of young kids is long term so if thy watch anything negative, it stays with them for long fraction of time.

It is evident from research and experience that watching horror movies can affect children physically and mentally. Physical affects can be abnormal heart rate, excess sweating, rapid breathing, insomnia, weakened immune system. Mental affects like phobia, imagination of presence of paranormal, lowered confidence, weak belief, anxiety and depression. This can further lead to personality disorders like bipolar, depression etc.

Part ii (rhetorical analysis)

Main argument on horror movies

The main argument is the harmful effect of horror movies on children.

It has been discussed, researched and accepted by many people that horror movies can have adverse effects on children. The negative effects of movies can be long term and sometimes undeniably become personality of children leaving a lifetime imprint on their minds and personality. Not only children but mature people can also get affected. Children believe what they see and then begin to imagine paranormal existence which can make them afraid, less confident and unable to fit in society. They begin to face hard time in separating fiction from reality.

The claims used in this discussion are persuasive and compelling as several points have been picked from brief discussions, research articles and personal experience. They are relatable, undeniable and merely honest and match with reality.Parents of the children will greatly agree with the article/ discussion because it signifies and discusses points from articles and briefly describe types of physical and mental health effects children can experience.

Main audience for argument on horror movies

Main audience for the argument is parents and their children. Children should be encouraged to go outdoors and participate in sports to ensure healthy physical and mental development. Constructive and personality building movies should be played for children to watch. Healthy habit of reading should be taught to children in young age which can widen their spectrum of fiction and imagination. Thought provoking and positive issues should be discussed with children to make them able to think positive and healthy.

Perception of audience about the argument on horror movies

This topic is widely known and briefly discussed. Readers and audience have strong perspective and agreement with all the points which are discussed in this article. It implies on many people, parents, children and young individuals as sometimes the young and mature people can also get affected by what they see.