Horror movies allow us to confront our deepest fears through the safety of make-believe.
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Scary movies and haunted houses can actually be a coping mechanism that helps you survive.
A folklorist explains how Halloween continues an ancient Celtic tradition of the celebration of the dead.
If a friend seems to be immune to your spooky, ghost story this Halloween, ask them if they can see the story unfold in their mind’s eye.
Visiting a haunted house or watching a horror movie can be terrifying and enjoyable at the same time. A sociologist explains the psychological benefits of being safely scared.
From the good to the bad, to the downright scary.
The truth is out there…or is it?
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