Psychology of Film

# Psychology of Film

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Why We Love a Good Scare- The Psychology Behind Loving the Fear of Horror Films: Part One

If we sense incoming danger, like a strange noise in the house or an unsettling stranger staring at us, our instinct is to run. We don’t want to relive events that could put our lives at risk. So, why do we seek out the fear of horror films when we avoid real-life horror? Being in a controlled environment, like a movie theater or our own living room, allows us to experience fear safely. Fear as a Survival Mechanism When faced with a physical threat, our bodies go through changes to prepare us to

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Why We Love a Good Scare- The Psychology Behind Loving the Fear of Horror Films: Part One

Spotting Narcissists: Lessons from Classic Movies (Part 1)

Sometimes I get the feeling that we're living in an era where everyone's encouraged to be a bit narcissistic. Whether you're a celeb or not, you gotta choose your profile pic wisely and put as much of your life as possible on IG, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, or any social platform out there. You share your new hair color, awesome parties, live events, happy trips, and new cars. It's even better if you make a perfect vlog with filters that'll score you more likes. And all these virtual likes seem t

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Spotting Narcissists: Lessons from Classic Movies (Part 2）

In the previous article Spotting Narcissists: Lessons from Classic Movies (Part 1), we talked about how the personality of a narcissist can affect those around them and analyzed the characters Amy and Nick from the movie Gone Girl. We looked at their behavior patterns and psychological activities, as well as how their narcissistic traits prevented them from properly addressing the problems in their marriages. This led to a life of suffocation and a marriage that existed in name only. In this art