Nightmare Fuel: The Science of Horror Films

Do you like scary movies? Have you ever wondered why?



In Nightmare Fuel, Nina Nesseth explores the strange and often unexpected science of fear through the lenses of psychology and physiology. How do horror films get under our skin? And why do we keep coming back for more?



Horror films promise an experience: fear. But how exactly do filmmakers pull this off? The truth is, there's more to it than just loud noises and creepy images.



With the affection of a true horror fan and the critical analys...