Which type of horror fan are you?
Although the horror genre is dark and gruesome, it has continued to be popular and incredibly profitable throughout the decades. So, whether you’re a depraved lunatic like the rest of us or just a cold-hearted soul who finds solstice in sensation-seeking, there’s no denying that horror movies are jam-packed with high-arousal stimuli. However, did you know that horror fans can be categorized into three separate dimensions—adrenaline junkies, white knucklers, and dark copers—based on their level of commitment?
The Adrenaline Junkie
The phrase adrenaline junkie is used to describe people who enjoy thrilling activities, and it’s also a term that has been coined by horror fans who desire an intense experience.
The following activities are some that would be best enjoyed by adrenaline junkies:
- Watching the most otherworldly and violent horror films
- Visit a haunted house
- Walk around a graveyard at night
- Collects bloodcurdling memorabilia from their favorite horror franchises
- Horror merchandise is spread throughout the home
- Purchase and use a ouija board in an attempt to contact the dead
Here are some gifts for horror fans who’re adrenaline junkies:
The White Knuckler
Since not every horror fan is as passionate as the adrenaline junkie, there’s a mid-level dimension called the white knuckler. This category of horror fan is genuinely afraid of the suspenseful aspects of horror, however, still thrives off that fear.
The following activities are some that would be best enjoyed by white knucklers:
- Watch trending horror movies with the light on
- Attends horror conventions to meet prominent figures
- Collects spooky but cute relics from their favorite horror franchises
- Keep horror merchandise organized on a display shelf
Here are some gifts for horror fans who’re white knucklers:
The Dark Coper
This group of horror fans distinctly uses the horror genre as a way to cope with various aspects of their lives—anxiety, depression, and/or trauma from past experiences. Though this sounds like a negative coping mechanism, it can be very positive for some, allowing them to escape to another dimension that is relatable.
The following activities are some that would be best enjoyed by dark copers:
- Listens to spooky music music
- Read dark literature
- Dresses up for a costume party
- Collects cute but spooky relics from their favorite horror franchises
- Keep horror merchandise organized on a display shelf
Here are some gifts for horror fans who’re dark copers:
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