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

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