The psychology of Scary Movies

    Horror seems to attract us almost more than anything else. Our minds have certain fear triggers and survival instincts. Studies show that scary movies don't activate fear responses in the amygdala but in the visual cortex, insular cortex, thalamus and the dorsal-medial prefrontal cortex. There are also many incomplete theories on the attraction to horror. There are 4 different categories of horror watching. They are gore watching, thrill watching, independent watching, and problem watching. 

    I think it is interesting because you learn many things you didn't know about watching horror movies. I learned that film is the ultimate artistic medium so far devised by mankind. It combines photography, motion, visual arts, acting, writing, and music. I agree with what was said. This is relevant because it tells you what people react to in scary movies and what makes people interested in watching it.