An exorcist discusses the spiritual risks of horror films

Father Alberto Medel, a theologian and member of the Pastoral of Consolation and Exorcists of the Archdiocese of Mexico, stated that watching horror movies is not necessarily a spiritual danger. In an interview with Desde la Fe, Father Medel explained that horror films are a form of entertainment similar to comedies, romances, or historical films.

Father Medel noted that there is no absolute prohibition against watching horror movies. He suggested that people can choose how they wish to be entertained, provided they remain aware that the content is a recreated story for cinema. He advised that no problem exists as long as the viewer maintains this distinction.