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Why do we enjoy horror films and haunted houses? Exploring the psychology of fear

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Fear is an emotion that can cause a variety of different reaction in different people. But, with the popularity of horror films and haunted houses (especially in October), some people definitely crave feeling afraid. We are sitting down with an expert in fear, who has been studying haunted houses, to learn more about why some are so drawn to getting a fright.