Why is it good for teens to watch horror movies?

It's not necessarily “good” for anyone to watch any particular kind of movie. Especially if it's a genre they've determined they don't care for. Why watch a horror movie? Well, it of course depends on the person and the type of horror movie. read more

Well, it of course depends on the person and the type of horror movie. Friday the 13th is different from Night of the Living Dead is different from The Babadook is different from Paranormal Activity. That said, there are good reasons to watch horror movies, much like any other type of movie. read more

Cantor views horror films as unhealthy because of the physical stress they create in viewers and the"negative trace" they can leave, even on adults. But the effects are especially strong on children. read more

Plainly put, horror provides a playground in which kids can dance with their fears in a safe way that can teach them how to survive monsters and be powerful, too. Horror for kids lets them not only read or see these terrible beasts, but also see themselves in the stories’ protagonists. The hero’s victory is their victory. read more