3 Types of Movies to Avoid Watching High

The moment you know someone doesn’t actually smoke is when they suggest watching a movie about drugs like Requiem for a Dream would be great high. Just because a movie is trippy doesn't mean it’s good trippy. Requiem for a Dream is by far one of the most depressing movies about drug abuse and to put it next to a drug that’s less harmful than alcohol is absurd. Here are some of the signs when something just isn’t going to be fun to watch high.

1. Movies about schedule II narcotics and above

Being high is a fun time but watching someone’s life fall apart as they inject themselves with heroin or snort cocaine is far from it. If anything it will make you feel even more uncomfortable. Usually these movies are laced with anxiety inducing tension as the character rushes to pay their dealer back or rob the bank. A movie like Uncut Gems carries a tremendous amount of tension that’s a good ride while sober but I could never imagine myself dealing with the situations Adam Sandler goes through while high. If anything these movies will bring the paranoia out of you and into your own life. Keep it to something a bit more upbeat if you can. 

2. War Movies

Seeing the critically wounded soldier in Saving Private Ryan scream for his mom is one of the last things you want to see high, trust me. Surprisingly enough, disaster movies are the better option when it comes to mass destruction films. They’re actually kind of hilarious but with war movies it just feels too real. 

3. Your favorite movie

This one is more of a gamble. If your favorite movie is similar to the genres mentioned above then you better think about it before watching. The real reason here is that your opinion of your favorite movie will definitely change (for better or worse). If you want to take the gamble go ahead but often you’re likely to find gaps in logic that you didn’t see before that can be pretty damaging and suddenly it starts to become just like all the other movies you’ve seen. It all depends on what kind of high you’re having. If you’re in a euphoric mood then it should be fine, if not, tread carefully.