{"id":13646,"date":"2016-10-09T17:18:43","date_gmt":"2016-10-10T00:18:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/forbiddenpanel.com\/PanelCast\/?p=13646"},"modified":"2016-10-09T17:18:43","modified_gmt":"2016-10-10T00:18:43","slug":"horror-film-countdown-day-9-movies-anxious-parents-should-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forbiddenpanel.com\/PanelCast\/horror-film-countdown-day-9-movies-anxious-parents-should-avoid\/","title":{"rendered":"Horror Film Countdown Day 9 \u2013 Movies Anxious Parents Should Avoid"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to our countdown to the most anxiety-inducing horror films for parents! \u00a0Today\u00a0is day nine.<\/p>\n

Each day, we are covering the films I both love and hate because they\u2019re awesome and they give me panic attacks now that I\u2019m a mom.<\/p>\n

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The movie of the day is a personal\u00a0favorite in the theme of child horrors. \u00a0By “favorite” I mean, a film that gave me nightmares and makes me anxious inside elevators.<\/p>\n

Disclaimer: Trigger warnings are a given when you talk about horror, but I\u2019m going to say it anyway.\u00a0 Many subjects covered by horror films are disturbing to parents\u00a0in ways we can\u2019t possibly understand and each is unique to the parent and his\/her\u00a0experiences. Tread carefully and know your limits. \u00a0If this begins to be too much, there\u2019s no shame in closing the window. \u00a0Also, this post contains some spoilers throughout.\u00a0<\/em><\/h5>\n

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23. Dark Water<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Dark Water, 2002<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Is it a terrible thing to admit this movie is one of the reasons I needed to NOT live in an apartment after I got pregnant? \u00a0I was already a little anxious in elevators, but this movie just kicked it up a notch and now that I have kids, anytime we are in one, they must hold my hand BEFORE we get in and DO NOT LET GO until we are outside and the doors are closed.<\/p>\n

This movie is also the reason I will not buy either of my children\u00a0a yellow raincoat\u00a0because yellow raincoats are now reserved for creepy dead children with horrifying eyes and cold, dead hands that\u00a0just want to be held…<\/p>\n

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Dark Water, 2002 – awwww, she just wants a hug<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

But really now, what’s the deal with this movie? \u00a0Are we truly afraid of water dripping from the ceiling? \u00a0Do we actually\u00a0fear ghost children in elevators? \u00a0What does any of this have to do with anxiety relating to parenting our own children?<\/p>\n

Well, just like all the rest, there is some dark reality to this terrible ghost story that inspires actual fear in a parent’s heart. \u00a0The water is simply a symptom of the horror. \u00a0It’s a beacon, a clue… it’s leading you to the truth of an actual, horrifying child death that could easily happen in real life. \u00a0In fact, it HAS happened, more than once.<\/p>\n

How many times have we heard of negligent teachers and care-givers, even parents, causing the needless deaths of their children? \u00a0How many times have we heard about unsafe conditions in a place that has thought to be completely child-proof, even our homes? \u00a0This film beautifully (and terrifyingly) showcases\u00a0the issue of what could happen when your child wanders away while no one notices. \u00a0The issues addressed by this movie are apathy in parenting, lackadaisical approaches to real-life dangers -such as water, as thoroughly discussed yesterday-, and abused\/neglected children.<\/p>\n

A child, trapped in a water reservoir, is trying desperately to reach out to someone for help. \u00a0That cry\u00a0for help is ignored. \u00a0Once that child dies, she violently lashes out in anger at her untimely death and the neglect she experienced in life. \u00a0Moral of the story; pay attention to your children. \u00a0No really, just watch your kids. Love them, nurture them and make sure the people who watch them are doing their jobs and all the buildings are up to code. \u00a0A little prevention and understanding goes a long way to prevent a lifetime of torment via water damage, drowning and terrifying ghosts.<\/p>\n

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Dark Water, 2002<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On the subject of terrifying ghosts… As parents, we are supposed to be the ones who kill the closet monsters and save our babies from creatures hiding under the bed. \u00a0But what happens when our attempts to do just that are exactly what makes those monsters stronger? \u00a0Find out tomorrow!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Welcome to our countdown to the most anxiety-inducing horror films for parents! \u00a0Today\u00a0is day nine. Each day, we are covering the films I both love and hate because they\u2019re awesome and they give me panic attacks now that I\u2019m a mom. The movie of the day is a personal\u00a0favorite in the theme of child horrors. 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