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EPISODE · Sep 15, 2026 · 3 MIN

The Psychology Behind Why (Some) People Love Horror

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The Psychology Behind Why (Some) People Love Horror 30 Oct 2024 --- Why do some people love scary movies, Steven King novels, and haunted houses? Two of our authors wanted to investigate the booming global horror industry. Here’s what they learned through their research. Happy Halloween! 🎃 Read the full article here: https://s.hbr.org/4e26uHz — #happyhalloween #horror #funfacts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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