The Science of Fear

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The Science of Fear | Replay

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9 minutes 58 seconds

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The Science of Fear | Replay

Behavioural scientist Coltan Scrivner, from the Recreational Fear Lab, explains the science behind our fascination with fear.

In this episode:

What is morbid curiosity?
How our bodies react to horror
Why are we drawn to shows like Terrifier 2 and Netflix’s Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
Do we lack empathy if we like scary films?
Recurring themes in horror movies and why they’re used
The morbid films a behavioural scientist watches…
Can horror have a bad impact on our mental health, or is it beneficial?

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