User blog comment:ChristianWallis/Is the Written Word Scary?/@comment-25947144-20160824155605

Interesting question, mate. First of all, I know you mentioned that, but I really barely get scared anymore. And I despise it, cause I used to love getting scared. Now days I only get scared by heights (acrophobia), jumpscares (I consider them cheap) and psychological horror.

Second of all, yes, I think written world definitely can be scary. I remember the fearful nights I had the first couple of weeks after discovering this place. Awesome. Truly, now I don't read them for the horror, but the whole story. I love the mystery, suspense, humor and creativity in their plot. Movies, on the other hand, aren't the same anymore. Many recent horrors now seem like they only try to follow the example of the most famous ones instead of trying to be original. Also, all the horror producers try to make metaphors (STDs, abuse, etc) instead of just movies.