During a recent appearance on the talk show Conan O’Brien, actress Leslie Bibb revealed her aversion to scary movies. The conversation started when O’Brien mentioned a scene from a scary movie where a seemingly innocent conversation takes a dark turn. Bibb explained how the mere act of a camera pushing in slowly can create tension and make any conversation feel sinister.
Though the talk show host attempted to persuade Bibb to watch scary movies, she firmly stood her ground. She shared a childhood experience where she was taken to see the movie “Amityville Horror” at the tender age of four or five. The movie left such a lasting impression on her that she didn’t sleep in her own bed for a whole year. Bibb described the fear she felt when she saw a blue gun pointing toward the audience and how it traumatized her. She acknowledged that “Amityville Horror” is considered one of the scariest movies ever made.
Since that terrifying experience, Bibb has sworn off scary movies altogether. She recounted an incident when she unwillingly watched “The Shining” and accidentally punched her friend Jeremy out of fear. Another time, her boyfriend Sam convinced her to watch “Jaws,” and when the infamous head of the shark popped out of the water, she flailed so hard that she unintentionally broke her toe on a coffee table.
Bibb’s fear of scary movies is so intense that she experiences involuntary movements when she gets scared. Despite her boyfriend’s attempt to help her overcome her fear, Bibb’s reaction to the movies is beyond her control. She described herself as a “flailer” and admitted that her fear often leads to injury.
O’Brien playfully remarked that Bibb’s sunny and attractive demeanor doesn’t match her violent imagery when talking about scary movies. Bibb laughed it off, stating that she feels things deeply and gets excited easily. However, she assured O’Brien that her excitement doesn’t translate into a desire to hurt others. She joked about wanting to squeeze cute things instead, in a harmless, endearing way.
It’s clear that Leslie Bibb‘s fear of scary movies is no joke, and she remains steadfast in avoiding them at all costs. Despite the persuasive efforts of friends and loved ones, she would rather not put herself through the terror and physical accidents that often accompany her viewing experiences. Fans of Bibb can appreciate her honesty and admire her dedication to staying true to her fears.
