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Engineering Fear
Protagonist Vulnerability and the Evolutionary Design of Horror
Jan 30
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Coltan Scrivner
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Edgar Dubourg
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Is Morbid Curiosity about ambiguity?
A new paper argues that it is. I’m not too convinced.
Jan 11
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Coltan Scrivner
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Are Horror Fans Psychopaths?
The answer is more complicated than you might think
Jan 3
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Coltan Scrivner
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Why (some) women want to date serial killers
May 30, 2024
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Coltan Scrivner
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A Scary Date Can Help You Find a Good Mate
Aug 25, 2024
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Coltan Scrivner
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We Are Wrong About Psychopaths
Dec 9, 2024
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Coltan Scrivner
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Domesticating Danger
Jun 19, 2024
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Coltan Scrivner
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Suppressing bad thoughts is good for you
Mar 21, 2024
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Coltan Scrivner
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How Horror Can Cure Your Anxiety in the Moment
Feb 20, 2025
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Coltan Scrivner
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How Ordinary Minds Become Capable of Real Horror
Psychopathy as facultative threat management
Nov 16, 2025
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How Horror Keeps Trauma at Bay
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Nov 6, 2025
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The First Scare
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Sep 25, 2025
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A mysterious store, longer tour, and a final pre-order sale
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