Why do some people watch horror films?

Why do we love to watch scary horror films? Some psychologists claim people go to horror films because they want to be frightened or they wouldn't do it twice. You choose your entertainment because you want it to affect you. But what else does the literature tell us about the psychology of horror movies? read more

Some people can't get enough of scary movies. They've seen scores of scary films – over and over. They catch horror flicks on opening night. They have DVD collections at home. Personally, I wouldn't be caught dead watching a scary movie. They freak me out, leaving me unsettled for days -- the images a record player in my mind. read more