Why do we watch scary movies?
- To test ourselves
- To get a think
- Everyone is a masochist
- We know its not real
- Vent anger/frustration
- Extreme emotions
- To have a physical response--> heart rate, adrenaline, clammy hands
Zolf Zillman
Excitation Theory
- By experiencing negative and scary umagery we intensify the positive.
- We enjoy seeing the negative images being vanquished.
Aristotle
- Aristotle believed in CATHARTHIS
- We watch violence/negative images to purge supressed emotions.
Glen D Walters
1) Tension x suspense
- Created using narrative and filming techniques
2) Relevance
- The fears explored are relevant to the audience. They 'believe'.
3) Unrealism
- We know we are safe. We can experiment/explore.
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