Why are bathrooms particularly scary after a horror movie?

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specialone101 · Accepted Answer

I dont get scared by movies really (only Nightmare of Elm Street scared hell out of me xD)
I also donno anything about these things but I guess its bcoz of "fear of unknowns" when in bathroom you dont have control over whats going on out and your brain is scared already so its ready to defence and you can't be a good defender without being aware of the place you hide at (home xD)
+ maybe a cockroach eat you alive... accident never calls before happening... wear space suit before you go in 😂😂😂

HornetsFanAllDay · Accepted Answer

meh whats up doc?  ahha, ah n-no thanks m-man I'm g-good. aah haha o-ok bye n-now hehe. ( quickly dashes away )

andy014 · Accepted Answer

After I watched bloody marry I was so scared of going to the bathroom because of the mirror 😢
I think it's mostly because you have to leave what you think is a safe place ( bed, under the blanket etc) to somewhere where your mind thinks you are vulnerable.

angelgirl7 · Accepted Answer

I agree with you, mirrors are creepy. I'm always waiting to see something behind me.
But I also think it's the fact that you are more vulnerable in bathrooms. When you're in the shower or on the toilet you can be easily taken off guard.

CoffeeWC · Answer

Mirrors. There are a lot of scenes in horror movies that include mirrors. The bathroom is also one of the most dangerous places because it is full of hard surfaces that can crack your skull open.

therainman · Answer

You get that idea in your mind that someone or something might be there waiting for you because it's one of the place you look more vulnerable. So you have to make sure the light are all on, check the shower, behind the door... It's called paranoia and it peaks after any kind of horror movie.

TheOnlyAriii · Answer

Most people said it already 😂 the sounds resonate a lot more, someone can close the lights and the door and you're pants down, vulnerable asf. 😂

Personally, basements seem more terrifying after a movie...

FactNotFeeling · Answer

That's a great question and an even better gif lol!
Maybe it had something to do with the acoustic qualities of bathrooms. You can hear everything. That coupled with not being able to see outside the stall may be behind this phenomenon...

lexythelou22 · Answer

We're in our most vulnerable state in bathrooms. If attacked during a poop, fighting back is hard to do. Same with being nude. We feel very defenseless in bathrooms. It's the same reason your dog may stare at you while he poops, he expects you to watch for danger and protect him while he's vulnerable.

GuyTheGemini · Answer

Because your watching garbage that affects your brain even after your done with the movie. Also being in a bathroom makes it hard to fight or flee from since there's hardly any room and if someone wanted to it be a easy spot to trap you. Your instincts kick in and realize in a fight or flight situation being in a closed off cubicle gives you no way to fight or flee at your best and the fact your surroundings are closed off by walls and a door.

Lea96 · Answer

People always associate demons and ghosts with bathrooms and they get the thought of that when you go in you will see one in the mirror standing behind you so i think that's why. If it's dark in the bathroom at night i try my best not to look in the mirror i know it's dumb but that's what i do 😂

cottoncandyandy · Answer

Because that's where you're at your most vulnerable. And mirrors are scary! Depending on the scary movie I'll avoid looking in a mirror afterwards 😂 😂

0112358 · Answer

I have not noticed this phenomenon.  Dark basements possibly. walking through the woods at night with a flashlight after watching blair witch, perhaps.

Toad-1 · Answer

Maybe because the acoustics in bathrooms is high so that any kind of noise whether its a fossit leaking or whatever sounds spookier in addition to it being dark in there

Roka_1 · Answer

Maybe cuz most of the horror movies have some scary shots in bathrooms ! xD

BOUNTYGUY9 · Answer

look behind you its watching you yes it is its watching you when you are sleeping and breathing/ shallow breathing in your sleep its watching you in the mirror you are never on your own you are been watched at all times honest you are its not going to hurt you it is looking after you?

LegateLanius · Answer

You're in a confined space, you're vulnerable and you never know who's going to be there.

Waffles731 · Answer

Because you are alone, vulnerable and in a confined space

LordChaoticX · Answer

I don't think I am ever going to a public restroom after that gif in this question.

SeanNotShawn · Answer

Eerie environment, perfect for being attacked. One entrance, one exit... so vulnerable.

llorando · Answer

Cause your afraid a monster will come out of the toilet.

Dxk007 · Answer

For me, horror movies are hilarious since, they couldn't scare me.

EarthFairy7 · Answer

I usually get my cat to sit in the bathroom while I take a shower 😂

Kaneki05 · Answer

Basic psychology it's because you are in confined space were your brain thinks such a small place hard to excape if something happens

Eirletherail · Answer

The mirrors because you just saw something unreal, and a reflected image in the mirror is unreal, stimulating that part of your brain. (Just a guess)

Stringer · Answer

I came here just to complement you on your excellent choice of GIF...

TGFH-Satan · Answer

You're vulnerable and trapped. Perfect place to get someone.

Pink2000 · Answer

Cause it’s one way in and one way out. It’s a small space.

eatadic · Answer

Because you're vulnerable when you're going to the bathroom, and/or are naked.

griffs_wisdom · Answer

Because anything can happen in bathrooms just watch scream or zombie land. I don't know, i guess people just feel vonrable while in the bathroom.

gmrgrl · Answer

Imagine getting killed on the toilet That's terrifying

ChronicThinker · Answer

Because they're reclusive.

Ephemera1 · Answer

Gif was so hot I nutted.

Lelaker · Answer

Haha it's okay' just call when u go there'

LuWe22 · Answer

Because you are most vulnerable on the toilet doing your business

GreenGold1992 · Answer

Maybe because scary things can happen in a bathroom, especially a public bathroom.

LukeDogger · Answer

I think it's like a survival thing. Your most vulnerable when your panda ate around your ankles so naturally makes you skiddish

born002G · Answer

It's not the bathroom itself, it's the idea of being caught when you are vulnerable. There are even phrases like "being caught with your pants down"

AlexDelux · Answer

Because they are small and you can't escape no where

Caaarl · Answer

They aren't. You have a very active imagination.

Malcolm98 · Answer

If I need the toilet after a horror movie I guarantee I can wait 😂😂

NormanL · Answer

Cause a lot of us has watched Scream 2.

Schnitzel · Answer

Never thought they were.

SmartGirl92 · Answer

That’s where one is most vulnerable.

drummerdude25 · Answer

That gif is truly disturbing lmao.

SirRexington · Answer

Because bad things always happen in bathrooms.

girlsfunfirst · Answer

Lol no

majoritybacon · Answer

Nobody likes to be caught with their pants down

krowlordz · Answer

To me it's the kitchen, you are weird

Maazin · Answer

That's only when you go alone.

JoshHall56 · Answer

Never had that feeling before

Anonymous · Answer

Maybe it's your reflection which is creepy😏

VertousOfficial · Answer

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