What scares people most about nudity?

Exploring why nudity unsettles us—in horror films and real life—in this week’s #UndressedThread

In this week’s spooky #UndressedThread, let’s explore why nudity can be so unsettling. In horror films, it often highlights different fears: Psycho famously used a shower scene to create a sense of vulnerability, while The Shining used nudity as something eerily grotesque and disconcerting. Socially, people’s fear of nudity might come from discomfort with body exposure, fear of judgment, or stepping outside social norms. What do you think fuels these fears, and how can we help people feel more comfortable with body freedom?

Why does nudity seem so unsettling or taboo to some people (in films or real life)?

How can we help people feel more comfortable with nudity?

What do you think? Leave a comment! 🪐