Why do people like violent movies?

Why are many moviegoers attracted to bloodshed, gore and violence? It may be because they hope it will offer meaningful insights into some aspect of the human condition, according to a new study. read more

Earlier studies suggest that people are not necessarily attracted to violence, but seem to be drawn to violent content because they anticipate other benefits, such as thrill and suspense, the researchers noted. read more

A recent study found that people are more likely to watch movies with gory scenes of violence if they felt there was meaning in confronting violent aspects of real life. read more

A recent study from researchers at the University of Augsburg, Germany and the University of Wisconsin-Madison found that people are more likely to watch movies with gory scenes of violence if they felt there was meaning in confronting violent aspects of real life. read more