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Stephen King's Essay "Why We Crave Horror Movies"

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The basic point of King's thesis is that horror films are appealing since they respond to

our common mental ailments. He claims that we are all psychologically unstable and prefer

horror films since they allow us to experience our fears in a secure environment. He also claims

that horror films are a type of closure, allowing us to express our concerns in a safe atmosphere.

He claims that we have phobias, whether of the dark, confined spaces, or mortality and that we

defy the nightmare by viewing horror films. He believes that it is positive since it empowers us

to address and better understand our concerns (Jarvis,2020).

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The essential piece of evidence for King is his own subjective story with horror films. He

claims that we all have an innate attraction to dreadful, which is why horror films are so

successful. He goes on to suggest that by watching a horror film, we are daring the nightmare.

This is an essential point because it emphasizes that we are watching these movies not simply for

amusement but also because we want to be afraid. We desire the sensation of fear that

accompanies being scared, and horror films give us a safe way to get it.

King "unpacks" the data by demonstrating that many people enjoy horror films and are

prepared to pay to watch them. This demonstrates that there is a market for horror films and that

individuals are interested in them. King deconstructs his argument by presenting a thorough

examination of why humans crave horror films. He claims that we are all psychologically unwell
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and prefer horror films because they allow us to confront our worries. He goes on to suggest that

by watching a horror film, we are daring the nightmare. This is essential since it emphasizes that

we are viewing these movies not simply for sheer entertainment but also because we want to.

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I would characterize King's approach to evidence as scientific. He explains why people

prefer horror films and uses research to support his claims. As a result, his reasoning is quite

coherent and simple to grasp.

I'd prefer King's "daring the nightmare" argument. He contends that we appreciate horror

films because they allow us to dare the nightmare. This is significant because it demonstrates that

King isn't alone in his like of horror films, in addition to the reason why so many individuals do.
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Work Cited
Jarvis, Brian, (2020). "Stephen King." The Palgrave Handbook of Contemporary Gothic.

Palgrave Macmillan, Cham, 2020. 303-317.