Holy s**t, something bad is about to happen! The art vs the science of scary cinema Dr Will Harrison and actor John Jarratt explore the psychological tricks used in Australian horror films Picnic at Hanging Rock and Wolf Creek, and why audiences want to be thrilled.

Huge career highlight for me: I got to chat about the psychological science of horror movies with legendary actor John Jarratt, and about how he created his iconic role in Wolf Creek.
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Why We Love to Be Scared The psychology of recreational fear and what it reveals about our need for safe thrills

From haunted houses to horror movies, we willingly put ourselves in situations designed to make our hearts race. But science suggests there’s more to it than thrills.

Discover the surprising psychology behind why fear feels so good:

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Tomorrow morning I’ll be on Fox 13 Tampa Bay with Charley’s World, live from Busch Gardens’ Howl-O-Scream. I’ll be sharing insights from psychology on why people love being scared. Tune in ~8:25 AM ET.

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Unpacking the Science of Screams: The Psychology of Haunted House Thrills Explore the science of screams: why we pay to be terrified in haunted houses, the psychological benefits of fear, and the industry's evolution.

Why We Pay to Be Terrified: The Multi-Million Dollar Business of Haunted Attractions

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