Psychologists explain how your personality type can explain why some people like horror films while others can't watch them.

Ever wonder why we crave frights on Halloween? Learn the psychology behind enjoying `safe danger,` brain chemistry, social ...

There is something almost ritualistic about turning off the lights, curling up on the couch with friends and pressing play on ...

Professor Stephen Asma, PhD of Columbia College Chicago joins us to explore the lore and psychology behind our obsession with ...

From creepy clowns to classic slashers during the Halloween season, the fascination with fear is everywhere. But why do ...

Watching horror films is a very popular form of entertainment – for some people. Research on horror films suggests which elements are particularly scary, and reveals the kinds of people who are ...

Contrary to conventional wisdom, their research shows that seeking out scares for sport—watching a horror film or visiting a haunted house, for example—is linked to greater resilience among adults and ...