We Love Horror Stories
17 days ago
- #horror
- #psychology
- #ancient-myths
- Ancient myths like The Odyssey and the Epic of Gilgamesh contain early horror elements such as the Sirens and terrifying underworlds.
- Humans are naturally inclined toward threat detection, making horror stories psychologically adaptive.
- Morbid curiosity peaks in adolescence and correlates with sensation-seeking behavior.
- Horror fans show similar or higher levels of empathy compared to the general population.
- Engaging with horror can lead to self-realization and personal development, as seen in studies.
- Games like MindLight use horror elements to treat anxiety effectively.
- Horror stories help redirect anxiety toward controllable, fictional threats, providing psychological relief.
- Morbid curiosity is divided into four types: minds of dangerous people, acts of violence, aftermath of violence, and the paranormal.
- The 1982 film The Thing is cited as a perfect horror movie for its exploration of fear and uncertainty.
- Some of the oldest known horror stories include deals with the devil and trickster tales like Little Red Riding Hood.