: For some, horror serves as a "safe" way to experience high-intensity emotions like fear and suspense without actual danger.
: Surprisingly, some fans find that horror soothes their anxiety by providing a sense of control or a "cathartic" release of tension. Must Love Horror
The genre's appeal often stems from , which Coltan Scrivner, PhD defines as an interest in things that are potentially dangerous. : For some, horror serves as a "safe"