1. What makes horror films so attractive to audiences?
2. What are some of the theories around the popularity of horror films?
3. How to horror films relate to nightmares?
Though it is difficult to clearly identify the reason for attraction to horror, there are some theories that philosophers have brought up that can give us clues. For example, Aristotle believed that scary stories were attractive because they are able to purge their negative emotions through a process known as Catharsis. Some theories claim that curiosity and fascination with the unknown may play a part in why people enjoy horror films. There is also the Disposition Alignment Theory that claims the satisfaction when a malicious character is given the proper punishment for their actions. Films are inclusive sensory entertainment that can be described as a middle ground between being awake and being in a dream state. In that sense, horror films can possibly be identified as a nightmare.
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