What is the scariest phobia? While the scariest phobia is subjective, one phobia that can cause significant distress is phasmophobia, or fear of the supernatural or ghosts. Research from 2024 indicates that fear of the supernatural is associated with several distinct symptoms such as: nighttime panic attacks.

What happens to your brain if you watch very disturbing/gore videos? Your subconscious mind will perceive that you are in a very unsafe environment since it doesn't know the difference between reality and virtual reality. Your amygdala may become active and adrenaline may be released into your blood.