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Why Horror?

Why Horror?

2014 · 81 min · EN · 6.1 (20 votes)
Dir. Nicolas Kleiman, Rob Lindsay · Starring Tal Zimerman, Alexandre Aja, Simon Barrett, Joe Begos, John Carpenter, Don Coscarelli · Music Joel S. Silver
Documentary

Horror fan Tal Zimerman examines the psychology of horror around the world to find out why people love to be scared.

VIBE

A deep dive into the human psyche's fascination with fear. It's an analytical exploration that dissects why we crave the thrill of the scare, blending academic insight with a genuine fan's curiosity.

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