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Scott Jagow explores the fascinating psychology behind why some people are drawn to horror while others avoid it completely. Featuring insights from the Recreational Fear Lab in Denmark, led by Matthias Claussen, researchers analyze how our fear response, originally evolved for survival, remains active in modern times. Horror fans like Debbie Monterey experience a controlled thrill and dopamine rush, while people like Amy Marxkors find horror content deeply distressing, possibly due to high empathy levels. Stephen King weighs in, describing the relief and exhilaration that follow a controlled scare, explaining why some people love the cathartic nature of fear.