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126. Why Do People Love Horror Movies?

No Stupid Questions

Do You Like Horror Movies on the Paul Rosson Scale?

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A listener asked why some people are drawn to consume media that they are pretty certain, more horrified, discuss and possibly traumatize them on a deep level. Paul Rosen: Why do you think people watch harm or eat harmful foods? You can send us your theories of benign masochism by using the voice memo app at nsqcommons.com.

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