Many favorable Halloween activities, such as strolling through a haunted house or watching a horror movie, are filled with elements designed to elicit fear, yet they are still enjoyable pastimes for ...

Being scared in a controlled environment lets us flirt with danger without consequences. Horror media gives people a chance to explore anxiety and darkness while remaining safe. Watching a killer ...

A creepy clown and a chainsaw-wielding maniac lurking in the dark corners of a haunted house can truly frighten some people. For thrill seekers, however, the fear is an essential part of the fun ...

UNFORTUNATE. WELL, SPOOKY SEASON. IT’S ALL ABOUT WATCHING SCARY MOVIES. GOING TO HAUNTED HOUSES. WE LOVE THE THRILLS. YES, BUT WHY DO WE? OUR ERIN BURNETT LOOKED INTO THE PSYCHOLOGY OF BEING SCARED.

Do you embrace the extreme haunts, such as Terror Behind the Walls, or scary movies during this time of year? New research suggests experiencing this type of fear can ...

Halloween 2019, I wrote a column about fear, asking experts the why. Not about adrenaline dumps, and evolutionary advantages — nine times of 10, wind rustles brush, not tigers; but when it IS a cat, ...

A few years ago, I gave a short talk on the Psychology of Fear & Suspense in Film, which was an enjoyable task that married my passions for psychology and film. Given our approach up to Halloween, I ...