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The Science of Fear | Replay
Category: Technology
Duration: 00:09:58
Publish Date: 2025-10-31 17:00:00
Description:

Behavioural scientist Coltan Scrivner, from the Recreational Fear Lab, explains the science behind our fascination with fear.


In this episode:

  • What is morbid curiosity?
  • How our bodies react to horror
  • Why are we drawn to shows like Terrifier 2 and Netflix’s Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
  • Do we lack empathy if we like scary films?
  • Recurring themes in horror movies and why they’re used
  • The morbid films a behavioural scientist watches…
  • Can horror have a bad impact on our mental health, or is it beneficial?


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