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2025


Why do we like haunted houses? The science behind why people pursue fear (2025)

Like haunted houses? Scientists do. That's because they're an excellent place to study how humans respond to — and actively seek out — fear.


Why do people love horror films?

The scary science and terrifying truths behind people's love of horror films. Anand Jagatia travels to the Recreational Fear Lab in Denmark to investigate.


How Halloween Scares Can Soothe Anxiety

Why horror movies can make you feel less anxious.


The science of scares: How watching horror this Halloween could boost your wellbeing

Watching horror isn’t just fun—it can help regulate emotions, build resilience, and even boost immune responses.


Why We Can’t Stop Watching True Crime: The Psychological Pull And The Ethical Push

Our true crime obsession makes psychological sense, but is watching it ever ethical?


A Century of Horror Villains and the Fear That Inspired Them (2025)

From Dracula to Freddy Krueger, horror’s most iconic villains embody each era’s deepest fears—from war and science to sex and technology.


The Science of Horror: Recreational Fear Lab

Exploring the techniques, strategies, and key pieces of advice for aspiring horror directors, straight from the minds of some of the greatest filmmakers and creators in horror - this episode with the Recreational Fear Lab.