Why Do People Enjoy Horror Movies?

People enjoy horror movies because they feel safe while being scared. It's like playing a game where you know the monster can't come out of the screen and bite you. When the movie ends, you're still happy because it was fun! ## Thrill of Scared Even when something scary happens in the movie, you get to laugh about it afterward, that’s what makes it exciting.

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Examples

  1. A kid watches a scary movie and hides behind the couch, but then laughs when it ends.
  2. A group of friends watch a horror film together and scream at every jump scare.
  3. Someone sees a ghost in a horror movie and feels scared, but only for five minutes.

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