Psychological and personality factors influence our preference for, and enjoyment (or avoidance) of, horror films.

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

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

Do you have the bug for the odd horror film? Well, Katie Asha-Ramamoorthy dissects just what makes this genre so popular with ...

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

Contrary to conventional wisdom, their research shows that seeking out scares for sport—watching a horror film or visiting a ...

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

Psychological horror movies use mental anguish and unreliable perspectives to create lasting fear. This ranking examines ...

Horror is big business. One only needs to search for horror conventions to know that there are 29 scheduled from September to the end of the year. That is, on average, about 7 per month. Judging from ...

This year, the 2012 supernatural horror film "Sinister" has reclaimed its crown as the scariest movie, showcasing the potent effects of horror on the human body. Starring Ethan Hawke as a true crime ...

Halloween is here, and it's the perfect occasion for every horror movie lover to have a marathon of the best films for a ...