Are you more into horror, comedy, or romance?
This is primarily based on theBig Five Personality Testtraits.
Lets see what your movie preferences say about you!
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Not surprisingly, many people who like horror the most are men.
So whether they are witnessing Will (Matt Damon) ask a guy How do you like them apples?
People who appreciate drama also like to have a eudaimonic,or meaningful, experience with movies.
They dont just watch movies for pleasure but for feelings of sympathy and warmth.
They want to watch movies to understand others and think about the human experience.
People who are high in agreeablenesstend to like animated films because they value close family ties.
The Classics
Classic films are less explored in psychology research about movies and personality.
In fact, theres very little literature about them.
It’s also probably safe to say that people who like classics love eudaimonic movies.
That is, they are looking for movies that make them think.
People who like sci-fi also are high sensation seekers,which is no surprise.
However, there are differences, too.
It tells incredible stories about fantastical people.
But in this case, the science is replaced by magic.
Theyre also outgoing, affable, and tend to be more responsible.
Perhaps it’ll even help you pick your next movie.
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