126. Why Do People Love Horror Movies?
No Stupid Questions
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🗓️ 11 December 2022
⏱️ 38 minutes
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| 0:00.0 | I know everyone says this is dumb, but I'm gonna do it anyway. |
| 0:05.6 | I'm Antilla Duckworth. |
| 0:08.1 | I'm Stephen Dubner. |
| 0:09.1 | And you're listening to no stupid questions. |
| 0:12.6 | Today on the show, why do some people love horror movies? |
| 0:16.7 | It is so gory, it has caused audience members to pass out and vomit. |
| 0:21.9 | Angela, we have a listener email. |
| 0:29.9 | From Skyo, who writes to say, why are people into horror movies? |
| 0:36.3 | I couldn't for the life of me bring myself to watch one from start to finish. |
| 0:39.8 | By the way, Skyo, I'm so on your side. |
| 0:43.2 | Anyway, Skyo wants to know what is the psychology behind fear seeking when there exist many other |
| 0:49.7 | ways to experience stimulation? |
| 0:52.7 | Angela, this is a good question. |
| 0:54.9 | It's such a good question. |
| 0:56.4 | I want your answer. |
| 0:57.6 | I can tell you about horror movies I've seen. |
| 1:00.7 | You've seen at least one, right? |
| 1:02.5 | Can I just give you a blanket? |
| 1:03.7 | No. |
| 1:04.7 | What? |
| 1:05.7 | I actually looked up on Rotten Tomatoes, the 10 scariest horror movies ever. |
| 1:08.6 | Okay, tell them to me. |
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