Nightmare Fuel: The Science of Horror Films

This dives into the science of fear and its impact on audiences through horror films. Learn the psychological and physiological aspects of fear, questioning how horror movies manage to captivate and terrify us. Nesseth examines the intricate craftsmanship behind horror films—ranging from the use of jump scares and eerie music to character archetypes such as monsters and serial killers—unpacking the mechanisms that evoke such reactions from viewers.

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