We found in the literature several reports of severe and persistent psychological reactions to films affecting moviegoers, but in only two cases a positive diagnosis of PTSD was made.
It is no secret that watching horror films can have an impact on one's mental health. They can arouse feelings of discomfort and even trigger post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which alters the brain's chemistry (Sultana, 2024, p. 2).
