Curiosity Meets Fear: The Role of Horror in Stress Management

This chapter examines how engaging with horror films during the COVID pandemic allowed individuals to confront and manage their fear, leading to reduced psychological distress. It highlights potential therapeutic benefits of recreational fear, especially for children, and suggests further research in this intriguing intersection of curiosity and anxiety.

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