There are lots of situations which cause visual and audio hallucinations and the sense of presence in a room. Lack of sleep or sleeping disorders (very likely considering the time you are experiencing these symptoms), undiagnosed epilepsy, use of cannabis all the way to emergent schizophrenia. My advice would be to see a doctor.
Specific genres of anything will not have any difference beyond that you ascribe to it. Your attitudes and responses to art forms could be distorted by a dip in mental health. If you find any kind of stimulus unpleasant you should stop it.
Here are some Tommy Cooper gags :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kn4kH9c0JdA