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Noelle from ''{{VideoGame/Deltarune}}'' is a huge fan of horror fiction, and one of her biggest character moments in the game ([[EpisodicGame thus far]]) involves her bonding with [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold Susie]] using them as a metaphor, explaining that she finds Susie [[AllGirlsWantBadBoys scary in the exciting, horror movie way]] as opposed to most of her peers, who just think she's a BarbaricBully.
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* Noelle from ''{{VideoGame/Deltarune}}'' is a huge fan of horror fiction, and one of her biggest character moments in the game ([[EpisodicGame thus far]]) involves her bonding with [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold Susie]] using them as a metaphor, explaining that she finds Susie [[AllGirlsWantBadBoys scary in the exciting, horror movie way]] as opposed to most of her peers, who just think she's a BarbaricBully.
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* The ''Series//BarneyAndFriends'' episode "A Camping We Will Go!" has Barney and the kids decide to tell scary stories around the campfire, and they sing the song "Scary Stories" about how it's fun to be scared when you know it's not real, similar to the "Adventures in Wonderland" example above.
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* The ''Series//BarneyAndFriends'' ''Series/BarneyAndFriends'' episode "A Camping We Will Go!" has Barney and the kids decide to tell scary stories around the campfire, and they sing the song "Scary Stories" about how it's fun to be scared when you know it's not real, similar to the "Adventures in Wonderland" example above.
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* ''Series/AdventuresInWonderland'': In the HalloweenEpisode "A Wonderland Howl-oween" (which is also the series finale), the characters celebrate Halloween by telling scary stories around a campfire at night. When Alice is concerned that the stories might be too scary, the Wonderland characters sing a song about how it's fun to be scared. In the end, though, all the Wonderland characters are genuinely scared by the stories they tell each other, while Alice just finds them all silly.
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* The ''Series//BarneyAndFriends'' episode "A Camping We Will Go!" has Barney and the kids decide to tell scary stories around the campfire, and they sing the song "Scary Stories" about how it's fun to be scared when you know it's not real, similar to the "Adventures in Wonderland" example above.
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* ''[[Webcomic/{{Nijiyon}} Nijiyon Academy]]'': In episode 3, the girls of [=A•ZU•NA=] are watching a horror movie to improve their expressions, and invite their fellow idols to watch. Shizuka and Setsuna are very invested in the filmography and the character's escape respectively.
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* ''ComicStrip/{{Curtis}}'' regularly visits the local movie theater, usually on a Sunday, to watch cheesy horror films. Curtis is somewhat of a connoisseur of horror films, and he usually brings his little brother Barry along. Also, Curtis has a knack for sneaking in some of his mother's home cooking into the theater, usually some fried chicken.
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* ''ComicStrip/CalvinAndHobbes'': Calvin frequently attempts to watch scary movies whenever he has the chance, despite his parents warning him not to do so. In one instance, he rigs up monster traps after watching one while his parents are out; in another, he imitates a {{Kaiju}} and goes on a "rampage" through the house after emerging from the bathtub a la Godzilla (to quote Calvin's mother: "NO MORE AFTERNOON TV MOVIES FOR YOU! '''EVER!'''").
* ''ComicStrip/{{Curtis}}'' regularly visits the local movie theater, usually on a Sunday, to watch cheesy horror films. Curtis is somewhat of a connoisseur of horror films, and he usually brings his little brother Barry along. Also, Curtis has a knack for sneaking in some of his mother's home cooking into the theater, usuallysome fried chicken.
* ''ComicStrip/{{Curtis}}'' regularly visits the local movie theater, usually on a Sunday, to watch cheesy horror films. Curtis is somewhat of a connoisseur of horror films, and he usually brings his little brother Barry along. Also, Curtis has a knack for sneaking in some of his mother's home cooking into the theater, usually
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* ''WesternAnimation/TheIronGiant'': Before he went after the Giant, Hogarth was watching a scary movie on TV.
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* ''WesternAnimation/TheIronGiant'': Before he went after the Giant, Hogarth was watching a is shown to enjoy scary movie on TV.movies outside of his age range--to the point where his mother specifically tells him that he's not allowed to watch any when she ends up having to work late, although he naturally doesn't listen. It turns out to be helpful when dealing with the titular Giant, as Hogarth's love of horror keeps him from being overwhelmed.
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* ''Series/FullHouse'': In one episode, DJ, Kimmy, and Stephanie watch ''Film/TheWolfMan''. DJ and Kimmy love the movie, but Stephanie is terrified of it.
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* ''Series/FullHouse'': In one episode, DJ, Kimmy, DJ and Kimmy plan to watch a werewolf movie, and Stephanie watch ''Film/TheWolfMan''. DJ and Kimmy insists that she's old enough to handle it despite their warnings that she'll find it scary. Sure enough, while the older girls love the movie, but it, Stephanie is ends up terrified that the "Wolfman" will get her; when her fear keeps D.J. from sleeping, Danny, Jesse, and Joey solve the problem by playing a game where they pretend to be the Wolfman's family to keep Stephanie from being afraid of it. him (a rather literal case of DefangedHorrors).
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Noelle from ''{{VideoGame/Deltarune}}'' is a huge fan of horror fiction, and one of her biggest character moments in the game ([[EpisodicGame thus far]]) involves her bonding with [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold Susie]] using them as a metaphor, explaining that she finds Susie [[AllGirlsWantBadBoys scary in the exciting, horror movie way]] as opposed to most of her peers, who just think she's a BarbaricBully.
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Noelle from ''{{VideoGame/Deltarune}}'' is a huge fan of horror fiction, and one of her biggest character moments in the game ([[EpisodicGame thus far]]) involves her bonding with [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold Susie]] using them as a metaphor, explaining that she finds Susie [[AllGirlsWantBadBoys scary in the exciting, horror movie way]] as opposed to most of her peers, who just think she's a BarbaricBully.
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* ''Series/TheElectricCompany1971'': Subverted in the song "My Friend Freddy". Freddy, who's "a monster movie freak", loves ''{{Film/Frankenstein|1931}}'' so much, he goes to see it all week--but then gets so scared of it, he profusely sheds TearsOfFear.
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* Inverted in the ''Series/MrBean'' episode "The Curse of Mr. Bean". Although he enthusiastically makes scary noises before a horror movie begins, he is absolutely terrified from the moment it actually begins and spends most of it not actually looking.
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* Inverted Subverted in the ''Series/MrBean'' episode "The Curse of Mr. Bean". Although he Mr. Bean enthusiastically makes scary noises before a horror movie begins, he is absolutely terrified from the moment it actually begins and spends most of it the movie not actually looking.
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--> '''Starfire''': Thrilling, Beast Boy! It was wonderfully horrible!
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May often be part of a HalloweenEpisode or a WhatDoTheyFearEpisode. If the horror movie features something one character in particular is scared off, it may result in them uttering "WhyDidItHaveToBeSnakes" This trope is likely the bane of the LovableCoward... or it could turn out that [[HiddenDepths they love horror movies]]. Compare UnabashedBMovieFan and KidsShouldntWatchHorrorFilms. If the cowardly characters watch too but don't get scared, see ConformingOOCMoment. Expect scary movies to be a beloved pastime of the NightmareFetishist. May be used to show that the characters live such crazy lives that the movies don't scare them, as they're ConditionedToAcceptHorror (or they watch horror movies so often that they're TooKinkyToTorture).
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May often be part of a HalloweenEpisode or a WhatDoTheyFearEpisode. If the horror movie features something one character in particular is scared off, of, it may result in them uttering "WhyDidItHaveToBeSnakes" This trope is likely the bane of the LovableCoward... or it could turn out that [[HiddenDepths they love horror movies]]. Compare UnabashedBMovieFan and KidsShouldntWatchHorrorFilms. If the cowardly characters watch too but don't get scared, see ConformingOOCMoment. Expect scary movies to be a beloved pastime of the NightmareFetishist. May be used to show that the characters live such crazy lives that the movies don't scare them, as they're ConditionedToAcceptHorror (or they watch horror movies so often that they're TooKinkyToTorture).
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* In ''Anime/HeartcatchPrettyCure'', Tsubomi explains to Erika the reason she isn't scared of their imposing classmate Kenji (who looks like a tough guy, but is a major fan of the Cures, making doujinshi of them) is because she honestly enjoys scary movies.
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* In ''Anime/HeartcatchPrettyCure'', Tsubomi explains to Erika the reason she isn't scared of their imposing classmate Kenji (who looks like a tough guy, guy but is a major fan of the Cures, making doujinshi of them) is because that she honestly enjoys scary movies.
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* Inverted in the ''Series/MrBean'' episode "The Curse of Mr. Bean". Although he enthusiastically makes scary noises before a horror movie begins, he is absolutely terrified from the moment it actually begins, and spends most of it not actually looking.
* ''Series/TheReallyLoudHouse'': One episode shows all of Lincoln's younger sisters, even Lily (a toddler), plus [[LovableCoward Lynn Sr of all people]], watching The Vampires of Melancholia (Lucy's favourite horror TV show).
* ''Series/TheReallyLoudHouse'': One episode shows all of Lincoln's younger sisters, even Lily (a toddler), plus [[LovableCoward Lynn Sr of all people]], watching The Vampires of Melancholia (Lucy's favourite horror TV show).
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* Inverted in the ''Series/MrBean'' episode "The Curse of Mr. Bean". Although he enthusiastically makes scary noises before a horror movie begins, he is absolutely terrified from the moment it actually begins, begins and spends most of it not actually looking.
* ''Series/TheReallyLoudHouse'': One episode shows all of Lincoln's younger sisters, even Lily (a toddler), plus [[LovableCoward Lynn Sr of all people]], watchingThe ''The Vampires of Melancholia Melancholia'' (Lucy's favourite horror TV show).
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--> '''Dipper''': These things are a lot less scary when you've fought real zombies.
* ''WesternAnimation/RegularShow'': Rigby and Mordecai regularly watch scary movies (even though Rigby's more afraid of them then he ever wants to admit). They invoke this trope in the episode "Grave Sights" when they raise money for the park by showing a zombie movie in a graveyard (and, in true ''Regular Show'' fashion, end up fighting zombies during the latter half of it).
* ''WesternAnimation/RegularShow'': Rigby and Mordecai regularly watch scary movies (even though Rigby's more afraid of them then he ever wants to admit). They invoke this trope in the episode "Grave Sights" when they raise money for the park by showing a zombie movie in a graveyard (and, in true ''Regular Show'' fashion, end up fighting zombies during the latter half of it).
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Most people like movies. Practically every family, friend group, [[FamilyOfChoice or friend group that's become a family]] has had a movie night. After all, there's no better way to bond than to watch a serial killer chase a woman down a hall...
Wait, what?
Because horror movies (both the classics and the [[SoBadItsGood really bad ones]]) are so popular, many works will show groups of characters hanging out/bonding while watching scary movies. It doesn't matter if they watch the movie the whole way through or get scared and run off, so long as they're excited to watch the movie in the first place.
This trope can apply to books, movies, TV shows, video games, scary rides... if it's scary and people love it, it's still this trope.
May often be part of a HalloweenEpisode or a WhatDoTheyFearEpisode. If the horror movie features something one character in particular is scared off, it may result in them uttering "WhyDidItHaveToBeSnakes" This trope is likely the bane of the LovableCoward... or it could turn out that [[HiddenDepths they love horror movies]]. Compare UnabashedBMovieFan and KidsShouldntWatchHorrorFilms. If the cowardly characters watch too but don't get scared, see ConformingOOCMoment. Expect scary movies to be a beloved pastime of the NightmareFetishist. May be used to show that the characters live such crazy lives that the movies don't scare them, as they're ConditionedToAcceptHorror (or they watch horror movies so often that they're TooKinkyToTorture).
This trope is TruthInTelevision for many people, if the ever-popular horror movie genre and horror attractions at amusement parks are any indication.
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* ''Anime/The100GirlfriendsWhoReallyReallyReallyReallyReallyLoveYou'': Iku and Rin both enjoy horror movies, with the former being TooKinkyToTorture and the latter being a NightmareFetishist.
* ''Manga/AhMyBuddha'': Chitose Nanbu enjoys watching horror movies, much to her friends' chagrin.
* In ''Anime/HeartcatchPrettyCure'', Tsubomi explains to Erika the reason she isn't scared of their imposing classmate Kenji (who looks like a tough guy, but is a major fan of the Cures, making doujinshi of them) is because she honestly enjoys scary movies.
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* ''ComicStrip/{{Curtis}}'' regularly visits the local movie theater, usually on a Sunday, to watch cheesy horror films. Curtis is somewhat of a connoisseur of horror films, and he usually brings his little brother Barry along. Also, Curtis has a knack for sneaking in some of his mother's home cooking into the theater, usually some fried chicken.
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[[folder:Films -- Animated]]
* ''WesternAnimation/TheIronGiant'': Before he went after the Giant, Hogarth was watching a scary movie on TV.
* ''WesternAnimation/ParaNorman'': The beginning of the film shows that Norman likes to spend his spare time watching scary movies with the ghost of his grandmother (who doesn't quite get them). [[spoiler:At the end of the film, the rest of his family (who've finally come to accept him) watch a scary film with them. [[GenerationXerox His father doesn't get them, either]].]]
* ''WesternAnimation/ToyStoryOfTerror'': The short film begins with the toys watching a classic monster movie on a portable DVD player while Bonnie and her mom are on a road trip. Rex is scared of it and Jessie finds it boring, but the rest of the toys are into it.
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[[folder:Films -- Live Action]]
* ''Film/{{Scream}}'': Ghost Face invokes this trope by calling his potential targets and starting the call with "What's your favorite scary movie?"
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* ''Literature/TheEventsAtPorothFarm'': Jeremy loves horror books, particularly ones of the [[CosmicHorrorStory cosmic horror]] variety. Ironically, [[FailedASpotCheck he misses the abundance of signs that he's living through one until it's too late]]. [[spoiler:The EldritchAbomination also reads some of his books and becomes such a fan that it starts styling itself as a classical Gothic villain.]]
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* ''Series/AreYouAfraidOfTheDark'': This trope is basically the show's premise, as the series focuses on several kids who gather around a campfire every week and try to scare each other with stories. Even when they ''do'' manage to scare each other, the group finds it more entertaining than frightening.
* ''Series/FullHouse'': In one episode, DJ, Kimmy, and Stephanie watch ''Film/TheWolfMan''. DJ and Kimmy love the movie, but Stephanie is terrified of it.
* Inverted in the ''Series/MrBean'' episode "The Curse of Mr. Bean". Although he enthusiastically makes scary noises before a horror movie begins, he is absolutely terrified from the moment it actually begins, and spends most of it not actually looking.
* ''Series/TheReallyLoudHouse'': One episode shows all of Lincoln's younger sisters, even Lily (a toddler), plus [[LovableCoward Lynn Sr of all people]], watching The Vampires of Melancholia (Lucy's favourite horror TV show).
* ''Series/TheSuiteLifeOfZackAndCody'': The boys both like scary movies, even though one of them (usually Cody, sometimes Zack) ends up scared of them.
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* ''WebAnimation/HelloKittyAndFriendsSupercuteAdventures'': "Kuromi's Super Spooky Special" starts with Kuromi curled up on her sofa eager to watch a scary movie marathon, though her plans are scrapped when she sees Badtz-Maru being interviewed as an "expert witness" on local supernatural events, and she takes umbrage.
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* ''WesternAnimation/{{Arthur}}''
** "The Pest" begins with the gang watching a ghost movie during a sleepover at Muffy's; alas, Brain quickly annoys the others by predicting all its clichés.
** The ''Scare-Your-Pants-Off'' books (a thinly-veiled ''Franchise/{{Goosebumps}}'' parody) take center-stage in one episode, with all the kids loving them - even Muffy, whose dad is leading a MoralGuardians group protesting them.
** In "D.W. and Dr. Whosit", Arthur, Ladonna, Mr. and Mrs. Read, Binky, plus a whole lot of strangers, enjoy watching a DoctorWhomage despite it giving Mr. Read nightmares.
* ''WesternAnimation/{{Beetlejuice}}'': True to her character, Lydia regularly watches scary movies (even if they terrify her human friends). Due to everything she goes through as Beetlejuice's accomplice, there's little in the movies that can scare her.
* ''WesternAnimation/BobsBurgers'': In one episode, the Belcher kids invite a bunch of friends over to watch a zombie movie. Most of them are excited to watch it. Tina and Louise absolutely love the movie, but all of their guests (and their brother) end up terrified.
* ''WesternAnimation/DuckTales2017'': In the episode "Terror of the Terra-firmians!", the kids (accompanied by Mrs. Beakley and Launchpad) go to see a scary movie. They all either loved it or hated it due to its numerous plot holes, while Mrs. Beakley didn't care and Launchpad was terrified. To be fair, the Duck family goes through so much in a single week that a monster movie likely has no effect on them.
* ''WesternAnimation/TheFairlyOddParents'': In an episode that acts as a ShoutOut/homage to the classic horror film ''Film/TheFly1986'', the entire town is preparing to watch the TV premiere of a horror movie (which is about a man who swaps heads with a fly).
* ''WesternAnimation/FostersHomeForImaginaryFriends'': The catalyst of the episode is Wilt, Eduardo, Coco, and Bloo watching a scary movie on TV the night that Bloo gets sick. Everyone (but Eduardo) is excited to watch the movie (with Coco finding it cheesy/funny), but it ends up scaring them to the point that they think Bloo is a cannibal ghost.
* ''WesternAnimation/TheGhostAndMollyMcGee'': Shortly after [[spoiler:Ollie's]] HeelFaceTurn, he meets the ghost of a dedicated scary movie fan at a closed-down {{Expy}} of UsefulNotes/{{Blockbuster}}. The two bond while she shows him several of her favorite scary movies.
* ''WesternAnimation/GravityFalls'': Whenever Dipper and Wendy have movie night, they watch horror movies. Unfortunately for them, Gravity Falls TV only shows the worst scary movies ever made. Notable titles include: ''Nearly Almost Dead But Not Quite!'', ''Attack of the Exclamation Points!'', ''Help! My Mummy's a Werewolf!'', ''The Man With No Taste'', ''The Planet People of Planet Planet'', ''Ghost Turtle'', and ''Help! My Mummy's A Werewolf 2: This Again''. Plus, Dipper himself notes that, after everything they've been through since coming to Gravity Falls, even ''good'' horror movies [[SeenItAll can't really scare him]].
--> '''Dipper''': These things are a lot less scary when you've fought real zombies.
* ''WesternAnimation/RegularShow'': Rigby and Mordecai regularly watch scary movies (even though Rigby's more afraid of them then he ever wants to admit). They invoke this trope in the episode "Grave Sights" when they raise money for the park by showing a zombie movie in a graveyard (and, in true ''Regular Show'' fashion, end up fighting zombies during the latter half of it).
* ''Franchise/ScoobyDoo''
** ''WesternAnimation/ScoobyDooWhereAreYou'': Though [[InformedAttribute we never see them doing it]], the gang apparently watches scary movies or shows fairly often, occasionally bringing up ones they'd seen.
** ''WesternAnimation/ScoobyDooMysteryIncorporated'': Scooby and Shaggy love watching Vincent Van Ghoul movies, even though they're scary. One could theorize that, due to their lives as mystery-solvers, the monsters they see on a weekly basis make the movies a lot less scary.
* ''WesternAnimation/StevenUniverse'': In one episode, Steven, Lars, Sadie, and Ronaldo decide to have a scary movie night. Steven is excited to watch the movie and eagerly cheers for it to begin. One GilliganCut later and he's hiding behind the couch, facing away from the screen.
* ''WesternAnimation/TeenTitans'': In "Fear Itself", the Titans watch a horror movie together. After the film, most of the team are agape with how terrifying it was, but following a {{Beat}} burst into excitement at how much they ultimately enjoyed it. The sole exception is Raven, who is unwilling to admit she was scared by the film at all.
--> '''Starfire''': Thrilling, Beast Boy! It was wonderfully horrible!
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Wait, what?
Because horror movies (both the classics and the [[SoBadItsGood really bad ones]]) are so popular, many works will show groups of characters hanging out/bonding while watching scary movies. It doesn't matter if they watch the movie the whole way through or get scared and run off, so long as they're excited to watch the movie in the first place.
This trope can apply to books, movies, TV shows, video games, scary rides... if it's scary and people love it, it's still this trope.
May often be part of a HalloweenEpisode or a WhatDoTheyFearEpisode. If the horror movie features something one character in particular is scared off, it may result in them uttering "WhyDidItHaveToBeSnakes" This trope is likely the bane of the LovableCoward... or it could turn out that [[HiddenDepths they love horror movies]]. Compare UnabashedBMovieFan and KidsShouldntWatchHorrorFilms. If the cowardly characters watch too but don't get scared, see ConformingOOCMoment. Expect scary movies to be a beloved pastime of the NightmareFetishist. May be used to show that the characters live such crazy lives that the movies don't scare them, as they're ConditionedToAcceptHorror (or they watch horror movies so often that they're TooKinkyToTorture).
This trope is TruthInTelevision for many people, if the ever-popular horror movie genre and horror attractions at amusement parks are any indication.
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[[folder:Anime & Manga]]
* ''Anime/The100GirlfriendsWhoReallyReallyReallyReallyReallyLoveYou'': Iku and Rin both enjoy horror movies, with the former being TooKinkyToTorture and the latter being a NightmareFetishist.
* ''Manga/AhMyBuddha'': Chitose Nanbu enjoys watching horror movies, much to her friends' chagrin.
* In ''Anime/HeartcatchPrettyCure'', Tsubomi explains to Erika the reason she isn't scared of their imposing classmate Kenji (who looks like a tough guy, but is a major fan of the Cures, making doujinshi of them) is because she honestly enjoys scary movies.
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[[folder:Comic Strips]]
* ''ComicStrip/{{Curtis}}'' regularly visits the local movie theater, usually on a Sunday, to watch cheesy horror films. Curtis is somewhat of a connoisseur of horror films, and he usually brings his little brother Barry along. Also, Curtis has a knack for sneaking in some of his mother's home cooking into the theater, usually some fried chicken.
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[[folder:Films -- Animated]]
* ''WesternAnimation/TheIronGiant'': Before he went after the Giant, Hogarth was watching a scary movie on TV.
* ''WesternAnimation/ParaNorman'': The beginning of the film shows that Norman likes to spend his spare time watching scary movies with the ghost of his grandmother (who doesn't quite get them). [[spoiler:At the end of the film, the rest of his family (who've finally come to accept him) watch a scary film with them. [[GenerationXerox His father doesn't get them, either]].]]
* ''WesternAnimation/ToyStoryOfTerror'': The short film begins with the toys watching a classic monster movie on a portable DVD player while Bonnie and her mom are on a road trip. Rex is scared of it and Jessie finds it boring, but the rest of the toys are into it.
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[[folder:Films -- Live Action]]
* ''Film/{{Scream}}'': Ghost Face invokes this trope by calling his potential targets and starting the call with "What's your favorite scary movie?"
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[[folder:Literature]]
* ''Literature/TheEventsAtPorothFarm'': Jeremy loves horror books, particularly ones of the [[CosmicHorrorStory cosmic horror]] variety. Ironically, [[FailedASpotCheck he misses the abundance of signs that he's living through one until it's too late]]. [[spoiler:The EldritchAbomination also reads some of his books and becomes such a fan that it starts styling itself as a classical Gothic villain.]]
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[[folder:Live-Action TV]]
* ''Series/AreYouAfraidOfTheDark'': This trope is basically the show's premise, as the series focuses on several kids who gather around a campfire every week and try to scare each other with stories. Even when they ''do'' manage to scare each other, the group finds it more entertaining than frightening.
* ''Series/FullHouse'': In one episode, DJ, Kimmy, and Stephanie watch ''Film/TheWolfMan''. DJ and Kimmy love the movie, but Stephanie is terrified of it.
* Inverted in the ''Series/MrBean'' episode "The Curse of Mr. Bean". Although he enthusiastically makes scary noises before a horror movie begins, he is absolutely terrified from the moment it actually begins, and spends most of it not actually looking.
* ''Series/TheReallyLoudHouse'': One episode shows all of Lincoln's younger sisters, even Lily (a toddler), plus [[LovableCoward Lynn Sr of all people]], watching The Vampires of Melancholia (Lucy's favourite horror TV show).
* ''Series/TheSuiteLifeOfZackAndCody'': The boys both like scary movies, even though one of them (usually Cody, sometimes Zack) ends up scared of them.
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[[folder:Web Animation]]
* ''WebAnimation/HelloKittyAndFriendsSupercuteAdventures'': "Kuromi's Super Spooky Special" starts with Kuromi curled up on her sofa eager to watch a scary movie marathon, though her plans are scrapped when she sees Badtz-Maru being interviewed as an "expert witness" on local supernatural events, and she takes umbrage.
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* ''WesternAnimation/{{Arthur}}''
** "The Pest" begins with the gang watching a ghost movie during a sleepover at Muffy's; alas, Brain quickly annoys the others by predicting all its clichés.
** The ''Scare-Your-Pants-Off'' books (a thinly-veiled ''Franchise/{{Goosebumps}}'' parody) take center-stage in one episode, with all the kids loving them - even Muffy, whose dad is leading a MoralGuardians group protesting them.
** In "D.W. and Dr. Whosit", Arthur, Ladonna, Mr. and Mrs. Read, Binky, plus a whole lot of strangers, enjoy watching a DoctorWhomage despite it giving Mr. Read nightmares.
* ''WesternAnimation/{{Beetlejuice}}'': True to her character, Lydia regularly watches scary movies (even if they terrify her human friends). Due to everything she goes through as Beetlejuice's accomplice, there's little in the movies that can scare her.
* ''WesternAnimation/BobsBurgers'': In one episode, the Belcher kids invite a bunch of friends over to watch a zombie movie. Most of them are excited to watch it. Tina and Louise absolutely love the movie, but all of their guests (and their brother) end up terrified.
* ''WesternAnimation/DuckTales2017'': In the episode "Terror of the Terra-firmians!", the kids (accompanied by Mrs. Beakley and Launchpad) go to see a scary movie. They all either loved it or hated it due to its numerous plot holes, while Mrs. Beakley didn't care and Launchpad was terrified. To be fair, the Duck family goes through so much in a single week that a monster movie likely has no effect on them.
* ''WesternAnimation/TheFairlyOddParents'': In an episode that acts as a ShoutOut/homage to the classic horror film ''Film/TheFly1986'', the entire town is preparing to watch the TV premiere of a horror movie (which is about a man who swaps heads with a fly).
* ''WesternAnimation/FostersHomeForImaginaryFriends'': The catalyst of the episode is Wilt, Eduardo, Coco, and Bloo watching a scary movie on TV the night that Bloo gets sick. Everyone (but Eduardo) is excited to watch the movie (with Coco finding it cheesy/funny), but it ends up scaring them to the point that they think Bloo is a cannibal ghost.
* ''WesternAnimation/TheGhostAndMollyMcGee'': Shortly after [[spoiler:Ollie's]] HeelFaceTurn, he meets the ghost of a dedicated scary movie fan at a closed-down {{Expy}} of UsefulNotes/{{Blockbuster}}. The two bond while she shows him several of her favorite scary movies.
* ''WesternAnimation/GravityFalls'': Whenever Dipper and Wendy have movie night, they watch horror movies. Unfortunately for them, Gravity Falls TV only shows the worst scary movies ever made. Notable titles include: ''Nearly Almost Dead But Not Quite!'', ''Attack of the Exclamation Points!'', ''Help! My Mummy's a Werewolf!'', ''The Man With No Taste'', ''The Planet People of Planet Planet'', ''Ghost Turtle'', and ''Help! My Mummy's A Werewolf 2: This Again''. Plus, Dipper himself notes that, after everything they've been through since coming to Gravity Falls, even ''good'' horror movies [[SeenItAll can't really scare him]].
--> '''Dipper''': These things are a lot less scary when you've fought real zombies.
* ''WesternAnimation/RegularShow'': Rigby and Mordecai regularly watch scary movies (even though Rigby's more afraid of them then he ever wants to admit). They invoke this trope in the episode "Grave Sights" when they raise money for the park by showing a zombie movie in a graveyard (and, in true ''Regular Show'' fashion, end up fighting zombies during the latter half of it).
* ''Franchise/ScoobyDoo''
** ''WesternAnimation/ScoobyDooWhereAreYou'': Though [[InformedAttribute we never see them doing it]], the gang apparently watches scary movies or shows fairly often, occasionally bringing up ones they'd seen.
** ''WesternAnimation/ScoobyDooMysteryIncorporated'': Scooby and Shaggy love watching Vincent Van Ghoul movies, even though they're scary. One could theorize that, due to their lives as mystery-solvers, the monsters they see on a weekly basis make the movies a lot less scary.
* ''WesternAnimation/StevenUniverse'': In one episode, Steven, Lars, Sadie, and Ronaldo decide to have a scary movie night. Steven is excited to watch the movie and eagerly cheers for it to begin. One GilliganCut later and he's hiding behind the couch, facing away from the screen.
* ''WesternAnimation/TeenTitans'': In "Fear Itself", the Titans watch a horror movie together. After the film, most of the team are agape with how terrifying it was, but following a {{Beat}} burst into excitement at how much they ultimately enjoyed it. The sole exception is Raven, who is unwilling to admit she was scared by the film at all.
--> '''Starfire''': Thrilling, Beast Boy! It was wonderfully horrible!
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