Why Do People Enjoy Horror Movies So Much?

Sometimes, being scared is like riding a roller coaster, scary at first, but fun in the end. When people watch horror movies, they feel fear, but it’s not real. It feels exciting because they know they are safe. This kind of fun makes people want to see more scary things.

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  1. A kid hides behind the couch when a monster jumps out on the screen.
  2. A person laughs nervously after being startled by a jump scare.
  3. Someone enjoys watching scary movies even though they're afraid of the dark.

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