We all know that feeling when entering the theater room that is hosting the newest horror movie, sitting patiently waiting for that moment that is approaching fast, but why is it that this feeling always seems to occur when watching a horror movie? Many wonder the same thing, this is why Stephen King has answered a lot of many wondered questions. Three great claims that are brought up in his essay “Why We Crave Horror” mentioning the reasons why people dare to enter the theater room to watch the horror film: one, being to have fun; another, to face the fears we have about the horror film; and lastly, to have the feeling of normality one receives after the movie.
Many people crave horror due to the fact that it indeed makes a fun time while watching it. The fun comes out of seeing things that won’t happen to most people on a daily basis. But the fun is known as a “peculiar sort of fun… It comes from seeing others menaced- sometimes killed.”Enjoyment of the audience or readers is another great reason people enjoy bringing a great thrill to the storyline. Although, people enjoy horror films or reading thriller, this is because it puts out an unrealistic expectation of life. …show more content…
This is almost the same feeling while entering the theater to the horror film. Everyone has let out a screech at one point during a point of the horror film. This scream may be the same one most of us let out during the 80 foot drop or the back to back loops on the roller coaster ride. Although in the end, most of us enjoy it in the ending except for those few who didn't enjoy the movie. As we get older, many don't want to ride the thrillful coaster anymore. The same effect falls in with horror films, they aren't as entertaining anymore and soon the new crowd enters the nightmare that we all once
Many people crave horror due to the fact that it indeed makes a fun time while watching it. The fun comes out of seeing things that won’t happen to most people on a daily basis. But the fun is known as a “peculiar sort of fun… It comes from seeing others menaced- sometimes killed.”Enjoyment of the audience or readers is another great reason people enjoy bringing a great thrill to the storyline. Although, people enjoy horror films or reading thriller, this is because it puts out an unrealistic expectation of life. …show more content…
This is almost the same feeling while entering the theater to the horror film. Everyone has let out a screech at one point during a point of the horror film. This scream may be the same one most of us let out during the 80 foot drop or the back to back loops on the roller coaster ride. Although in the end, most of us enjoy it in the ending except for those few who didn't enjoy the movie. As we get older, many don't want to ride the thrillful coaster anymore. The same effect falls in with horror films, they aren't as entertaining anymore and soon the new crowd enters the nightmare that we all once