Hi Maura I'm often asked in interviews "why do you love horror"? and I don't really have an answer. I've been reading it since I was a kid.
You may have something there. Certainly most horror does depend on the "powerlessness" of at least one of the characters. Whether it comes from being children or just the human condition I don't know.
Anyone else have opinions on why horror affects those of us who love it?
If I ever finish Clute's The Darkening Garden then surely I will have all the answers :)
When I read horror, I expect one or the more of the following emotional responses: dreadful suspense, fear, or revulsion. The emotions I'm most likely to experience are dreadful suspense and/or revulsion.
I think it's fine to not really have an answer for why you love horror. At best, all one could do is describe what one enjoys about horror. At worst, one could visit a therapist for the truth :)
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I'm often asked in interviews "why do you love horror"? and I don't really have an answer. I've been reading it since I was a kid.
You may have something there. Certainly most horror does depend on the "powerlessness" of at least one of the characters. Whether it comes from being children or just
the human condition I don't know.
Anyone else have opinions on why horror affects those of us who love it?
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When I read horror, I expect one or the more of the following emotional responses: dreadful suspense, fear, or revulsion. The emotions I'm most likely to experience are dreadful suspense and/or revulsion.
I think it's fine to not really have an answer for why you love horror. At best, all one could do is describe what one enjoys about horror. At worst, one could visit a therapist for the truth :)