Love gore and horror, the dark and scary? There’s a scientific reason why.

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Love gore and horror, the dark and scary? There’s a scientific reason why.

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3 weeks ago

Love gore and horror, the dark and scary? There’s a scientific reason why.

True crime, horror movies, even haunted houses — psychologist Coltan Scrivner says they all tap into a survival instinct. He explains how morbid curiosity evolved to help humans face threats and why those drawn to darkness might be more compassionate than we think. Episode transcript available here. Have feedback on the show? Please send us an email at podcasts@usatoday.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.