Why We Crave Horror Movies by Stephen King

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In his essay “Why we crave horror movies”, Stephen King said even though horror movies are scary and send irritating vibes to the audience, they are still craved. Mr. King mentioned three reasons why people crave horror movies, to prove they are not afraid, to exhibit emotions and just to experience the concept of violence. Most people get scared, annoyed or uncomfortable and frightened while watching horror movies, but they still want to watch them because they are enjoyable and thrilling. People watch scary movies because they are somehow considered a way of experiencing fear in a controlled set, which turns into an enjoyable experience once over since it’s not a real threat. Some horror movies fans see the enjoyment of scary movies similar to riding roller coasters, a thrilling ride. Horror movies are watched for the same reason extreme sports are watched or played, the need of heart elevation through a boost of adrenaline. The second reason why people like watching horror movies according to Mr. King, is the same reason people like watching sad or dramatic movies, these movies are a way to experience both positive and negative emotions at the same time. When negative and horrific images play in the movie, the person watching is also experience positive emotions, and sense of relief that the bad thing in the film are not happening to them. The experience of the dual emotional state seems to be very enjoyable to many, and so people keep watching these movies. Many people would substitute watching full contact sports like boxing and football for horror movies, because they share the concept of violence. A lot of people find enjoyment and thrill in violence, and it is more enjoyable when violence is directed against those people believe deserve this kind of treatment. Horror movies keep you attached until the end, because everybody wants to see the end of the

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