cinephobia
Cinephobia is the fear of movies or going to the cinema.
Fear of movies
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
dark theaters
loud sound effects
jump scares
coping strategies
deep breathing exercises
gradual exposure to movies
seeking support from a therapist
risk factors
- • past traumatic experience
- • genetic predisposition
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
May stem from a negative experience related to movies during childhood
related phobias
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