Why Do People Enjoy ‘Mystery’ in Stories and Movies?

Examples

1. A child loves a story where they get to guess who the villain is before it happens.
2. You feel excited when you figure out the ending of a mystery movie before the credits roll.
3. Reading a book with hidden clues feels like solving a puzzle.

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See also

• Why Do People Feel ‘Anxious’ in Crowded Places?
• Why Do People Often Believe in Conspiracy Theories?
• Why Do We Yawn When We're Tired?
• Why Do Some People Hear Music in Their Heads?
• Why Do People Get Stressed Out by the Same Things Over and Over?

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