Discover the reasons why people say they love horror movies, while others hate them.
Category Archives: The Thrill of Horror
Why we love ghost stories
Author Ilie Ruby recalls the thrills of hearing ghost stories around campfires and explores why it is we are drawn to them.
The Thrill of Being Scared Keeps Fright Industry Going
Read about why horror is always going to mean big business.
Why do some of us love to be scared?
Are you a Thrillseeker? New research shows people differ in their chemical response to thrilling situations. Read about why some of us enjoy being scared, while others don’t.
Ramsey Campbell and Stephen King on why Rupert Bear and Bambi are truly terrifying
Horror writers discuss their surprising inspirations and the particular pleasure derived from fear in the horror genre.
Can Phobias Be Cured in Our Sleep?
Read about a new study suggests we can train our brain to overcome our fears while we sleep.
Sinister! Threats from the Left Are Scarier
New research shows that people are more scared of threats that come from the left. Read about the experiments conducted which prove the theory, and the ideas around why it is so.
Frankenstein: Penetrating the Secrets of Nature
This site offers a wide variety of information related to Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Starting with “The Birth of Frankenstein,” use the table of contents on the left side of the page to browse topics ranging from historical and scientific background information to the story’s modern influences on film, culture, and research.
Movie Monsters, Monster Movies And Why ‘Godzilla’ Endures
There’s no question about the appeal of a good monster movie. But what is it about certain movie monsters that makes them such enduring stars? Listen to this story about Godzilla to learn more about one of cinema’s most legendary monsters.
Scientists study the thrill of a chill
What is it that makes certain types of fear fun? Researchers have uncovered a few explanations for the attraction of a good scare.
The Adverb Is Not Your Friend: Stephen King On Simplicity of Style
Stephen King is one of the world’s most prolific and popular writers of horror stories. He’s also famous for his book On Writing, which contains writing advice. This article shares one of his tips.
Why Do Some Brains Enjoy Fear?
Ever wondered why some people love scary stories, frightening movies, and haunted houses? In this article, “scare specialist” Dr. Margee Kerr talks about the reasons some people enjoy being scared.
The Top 10 Horror Stories
Stephen Jones, editor and writer, lists the top ten horror stories he would include in an anthology of the genre. Check out the list to see if you have read these scary tales.
Spinning Horror Into Gold
Jason Blum is making movies that bring in billions of dollars. Read the article and watch the video clip to learn more about how Jason’s love of scary movies in making him rich.
Is That a Movie or Video Game?
Computer-generated imagery has allowed filmmakers to create spectacular effects easily. But are more effects always better? In this feature from The New York Times, four writers who work in the film industry debate the question.
E-Book Recreates a Monster
What does it mean to “interactivate” a book? And how would you like to interact with Frankenstein’s monster? Read this article about how some ebooks are allowing readers to climb into the story and experience the horror firsthand.
Why Do People Love Horror Movies? They Enjoy Being Scared
If horror movies are so scary, why do people like them? Discover why people enjoy being scared out of their wits.