Daily Mail News – Showbiz
By EMMA SALETTA FOR DAILYMAIL.COM
PUBLISHED: 22:51 EDT, 2 September 2024 | UPDATED: 09:21 EDT, 3 September 2024
Horror films can terrify moviegoers, but their subliminal messages, in blink-and-you-miss-it moments, can leave watchers unsettled without really knowing why.
Subliminal messages are hidden words or images that are presented below conscious awareness, and instead register deeper on a subconscious level.
They can also be highly effective, especially in Midsommar – a 2019 film that lets viewers know death surrounds the protagonists everywhere they go.