Hi, NesQ listeners.

If you've been following us for a while, you know that Stephen Dubner used to co-host the show.

To kick off the spooky season, we thought you might enjoy this classic episode in which he and Angela break down why certain people love horror movies.

On Saturday, we'll be back with a brand new episode featuring Mike and Angela.

I know everyone says this is dumb, but I'm gonna do it anyway.

I'm Angela Duckworth.

I'm Stephen Dubner, and you're listening to no stupid questions.

Today on the show, why does some people love horror movies?

It is so gory it has caused audience members to pass out and vomit.

Angela, we have a listener email from Skyo who writes to say, why are people into horror movies?

I couldn't for the life of me bring myself to watch one from start to finish.

By the way, Skyo, I am so on your side.

Anyway, Skyo wants to know what is the psychology behind fear seeking when there exists many

other ways to experience stimulation? Angela, this is a good question. It's such a

good question. I want your answer. I can tell you about horror movies I've seen. You've seen at least one, right?

Can I just give you a blanket, no? What? I actually looked up on Rotten Tomatoes, the 10 scariest horror movies ever.

Okay tell them to me I want to hear.

All right we'll see how many you've seen.

And then each one, I guess each one you're gonna say you haven't seen any of these?

It's a waste of breath because I have not seen any of them.

Okay, you're zero for 10. I'm going to do my score.

All right, here we go. Number one, the Exorcist. Check. Her hereditary.

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