The Fascination with Fear

Stephen King discusses his love for macabre and paranormal stories, highlighting his ability to make ordinary situations terrifying in his books. He explains that fear activates certain regions of the brain and triggers the fight or flight response. King attributes his own love for scares to the enjoyment of a dress rehearsal for truly scary events. He compares the imagination of humans to that of animals, stating that humans can see forward and anticipate potential outcomes, enhancing the suspense and fear they experience. King also mentions the importance of using fear in a productive way and following scientific evidence during the COVID-19 pandemic.