A creepy clown and a chainsaw-wielding maniac lurking in the dark corners of a haunted house can truly frighten some people. For thrill seekers, however, the fear is an essential part of the fun ...

UNFORTUNATE. WELL, SPOOKY SEASON. IT’S ALL ABOUT WATCHING SCARY MOVIES. GOING TO HAUNTED HOUSES. WE LOVE THE THRILLS. YES, BUT WHY DO WE? OUR ERIN BURNETT LOOKED INTO THE PSYCHOLOGY OF BEING SCARED.

Being scared in a controlled environment lets us flirt with danger without consequences. Horror media gives people a chance to explore anxiety and darkness while remaining safe. Watching a killer ...

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Do you embrace the extreme haunts, such as Terror Behind the Walls, or scary movies during this time of year? New research suggests experiencing this type of fear can ...

Ever noticed how a quick scare from a horror movie can jump-start your heart and shake you awake more effectively than your morning espresso? Well, it turns out that fear isn't just a survival ...

Halloween 2019, I wrote a column about fear, asking experts the why. Not about adrenaline dumps, and evolutionary advantages — nine times of 10, wind rustles brush, not tigers; but when it IS a cat, ...

Performing for a camera is far different than performing for a live audience. I mean, that seems like a no-brainer. Any kind of entertainment not done live is always polished to perfection, whether it ...