I think it depends in the intent behind it

A story always sounds more light of heart to me but maybe I'm lying to myself

Lies seem to have a more manipulative or dark intent

And then there's fibs

i'll buy that, suncloud, even with horror stories and the like. the dark realms which make for good horror stories are still designed to entertain more than deceive.

So true...I've never gotten into horror

My landlord/roomie loves it but I do love a good thriller

i opine that most of today's horror movies are more blood and gut special effects than horror. all that mess gets me feeling like i need to go fetch cleaning supplies.

to my wacky senses, blood and guts are more messy than horrific. give me a thriller which keeps me on the edge of my seat. messes can be horrific but they are more work than horror.

I loved Misery...Did you see it?

Just give a good RomCom :). But I agree, stories are lighthearted and entertaining

the kathy bates/james caan movie, "misery?" both of those actors are among my favorite box office draws. i will buy a ticket, just to watch either of them. together? you bet your bippy i saw it. several times.

kathy bates has helped me work out quite a few of my mother issues. she reminds me quite allot of my mother in physique and body language. in 1990, when that movie came out, my recovery had progressed far enough to be addressing the mother issues. that movie made it into my psychotherapy sessions. analogically speaking, i was the writer, trapped and tortured in the basement.

I've.seen it a few times to

It made me laugh as well as freaked me out