Psychology of Scary Movies

     In this article we are given a proper explanation on what horror is, and eight theories to why humans enjoy watching them.
     The primary factors explaining what makes something scary are tension, relevance, and unrealism. Additionally eight unfinished theories on why people are attracted to horror are explained, like how Aristotle believed that dramatic plays were a way of purging negative emotions,or Noel Carroll's belief to experience things not common of our everyday experiences. Lastly they go over the fact that we all don't watch horror flicks for the same reason, one being that people watch it for the thrill, similar to an adrenaline junkie.

     The article is extremely relevant to the film industry because you can easily find some things they mention when you are watching. That can shows how effective the film you are watching is. If it is really immersive the film makers are obviously doing something correct.