I talk a lot about fear. Fear is fascinating to me because of its power. We normally think of a person experiencing fear when they are facing something dangerous, but that’s the power of fear. You don ...

A creepy clown and a chainsaw-wielding maniac lurking in the dark corners of a haunted house can truly frighten some people. For thrill seekers, however, the fear is an essential part of the fun ...

Being scared in a controlled environment lets us flirt with danger without consequences. Horror media gives people a chance to explore anxiety and darkness while remaining safe. Watching a killer ...

Halloween brings spooky seasonal activities that fear and thrill seekers flock to. While many may think of fear as a largely negative reaction, doctors say it can stimulate the same centers of the ...

Do you embrace the extreme haunts, such as Terror Behind the Walls, or scary movies during this time of year? New research suggests experiencing this type of fear can ...

UNFORTUNATE. WELL, SPOOKY SEASON. IT’S ALL ABOUT WATCHING SCARY MOVIES. GOING TO HAUNTED HOUSES. WE LOVE THE THRILLS. YES, BUT WHY DO WE? OUR ERIN BURNETT LOOKED INTO THE PSYCHOLOGY OF BEING SCARED.

Nikki Glaser’s comments on political jokes sparked discussion after she shared her fears at the Mark Twain Prize gala. Her remarks come amid heightened political tensions and changes at the Kennedy ...

But whether you just like dressing up and terrifying neighborhood children or are more keen to cash in on the national obsession with this spooky season, the same question remains: Why do people like ...