Stephen King Why We Crave Horror Analysis

Stephen King Sometimes fear is inevitable. Of course sime can handle the spine chilling shivers but others tend to quiver behind their seats. Stephen King, the author of numerous horror novels, implies in “Why We Crave Horror” that all humans “dare the nightmare” although that may not be the case. He believes this due to the fact that people can show that they are not afraid, though some do get a fright from time to time. This adds on the to human experience which gives people a better understanding of the human condition which is that, the human experience. It gives a better understanding of why people go to see those horror movies, despite the fear everyone possesses. King’s argument contains both agreeable and disagreeable statements. On one hand he proves his accuracy by …show more content…
But “when we exhibit these emotions, society showers us with positive reinforcement” He also states “if we share a brotherhood of man, then we also share an insanity of man.” By this he means that all are emotions are shared with one another, there may not be the same amount of fear or love but its all there inside of us and most choose to store away numerous emotions. Of course he further goes into depth and conveys that horror movies appeal to “all that is worst in us” he thinks that most enjoy to see the worst in them, many people enjoy seeing the most menacing horror movies out of their own expense and pleasure. He implies that we are “hungry alligators” and uses the common saying “all you need is love” although, he states “as long as you keep the gators fed.” With this he means that we can be happy and joyful as long as we keep those dark emotions we hide in check. To conclude, King revives the idea that people watch horror movies to dare the nightmare, to show we are not afraid. He also believes that all people go to watch horror movies for fun but that may not be the case. Many people watch to relieve stress and other