People love horror movies because they feel safe when they’re scared. Imagine you're playing hide and seek, the more fun it is to be found, the more exciting the game becomes. Horror movies are like that: they scare you, but you know you’re not really in danger. It’s a little like having a monster chase you while wearing pajamas.
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- A kid watches a scary movie because it makes them feel like they’re in the middle of an adventure.
- A mom laughs at her child's reaction to a jump scare, even though she was scared too.
- After watching a horror movie, someone feels proud for making it through the whole thing.
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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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