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Psychology of Horror
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What's up, Meddlers?! Today we dive into the psychology of horror and attempt to answer the question - Why do we enjoy horror movies?
References:
Presnell, Riley. “According to Stephen King, This Is Why We Crave Horror Movies.” Collider, 24 May 2023, collider.com/stephen-king-why-we-crave-horror-movies-essay/.
Sima, Richard. “Why We like Scary Things: The Science of Recreational Fear.” The Washington Post, 25 Nov. 2022, www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2022/10/27/why-we-like-scary-things/?fbclid=IwAR0ZLi8imM2FKabwZmWk-tK87szrbMCU1p-TsdXXNZteEuRQ-02MXiE87tw#.
Yang, Haiyang, and Kuangjie Zhang. “The Psychology behind Why We Love (or Hate) Horror.” Harvard Business Review, 26 Oct. 2021, hbr.org/2021/10/the-psychology-behind-why-we-love-or-hate-horror?fbclid=IwAR1L-5ktYBnnGNuEsUo0U3tDvn697kE6LVgp1MgMtfLEa1XhQCTg7oD1KTs.
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