The Real Reason Christians Should Stop Watching Horror

Up until a few months ago, horror was my favorite genre. I discovered it as a teenager, and the attraction grew into my adult years. I listened to horror podcasts, did voice acting, and wrote horror stories. One day it all changed.

I woke up to pray and immediately felt that something was off in the content I had watched the night before. In a very clear way, I believe God told me that it is wrong to watch horror. It came unexpectedly; I wasn’t considering it beforehand, and the day before I was enjoying it. At first this saddened me. What would I do without horror? But when I believe God is speaking to me, I listen. In the weeks that followed I made it a priority to consider why horror is wrong.