Why We Love Horror

From an evolutionary perspective.

Fear

Why Some People Don’t Like Horror Movies

Mathias Clasen Ph.D. on January 3, 2023

Horror movies are extremely popular, but some people stay away from them — for good or bad reasons.

Horror movies are extremely popular, but some people stay away from them — for good or bad reasons.

Fear

Without Sound, Horror Movies Just Aren't Scary

Mathias Clasen Ph.D. on September 17, 2022

Why is it a good idea to cover your ears when a horror movie gets too scary?

Why is it a good idea to cover your ears when a horror movie gets too scary?

Fear

Why Sound Is So Important in Horror Movies

Mathias Clasen Ph.D. on September 17, 2022

Why is it a good idea to cover your ears when a horror movie gets too scary?

Why is it a good idea to cover your ears when a horror movie gets too scary?

Fear

On the Psychology of Horror Movies

Mathias Clasen Ph.D. on October 13, 2021

Horror provides an imaginative context in which people can play with fear.

Horror provides an imaginative context in which people can play with fear.