Have you checked out the Recreational Fear Lab blog? It's recently gotten an infusion of fresh blood, with awesome posts by lab friends, members & collaborators on such topics as the concept of recreational fear (Jens Kjeldgaard-Christiansen), the evolved psychology behind monster fascination (Edgar Dubourg), a manifesto for more robust horror research (G. Neil Martin), and the importance of risky play and recreational fear in childhood (Helen Dodd).