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 ...

Researchers writing in Behavior Therapy found that negative mental imagery about feared outcomes is way more common and more vivid than positive imagery in people with public speaking anxiety—and that ...

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 ...

A few years ago, I gave a short talk on the Psychology of Fear & Suspense in Film, which was an enjoyable task that married my passions for psychology and film. Given our approach up to Halloween, I ...