Fear Science
What chemicals does our body release when we feel fear?
Dopamine and Adrenaline
This group of people are twice as likely to regularly listen to a true crime podcast
a. Teenagers
b. Women
c. Men
d. People with kids
Women
Which horror movie isn’t based on a book
a. Frankenstein
b. Bird Box
c. Interview with the Vampire
d. A Quiet Place
A Quiet Place
What does the name Halloween mean?
All Hallows Eve
Our class said this was their favorite horror trope:
A. Clowns
B. Evil Dolls
C. Zombies
D. Vampires
Why do we feel fear?
- Genetic disposition to fear things that could hurt us (EVOLUTION)
- Previous traumatic experiences
Robert Ressler coined the term "serial killer" while a member of the Criminal Apprehension Program in what organization during the 1970s?
a. CIA
b. FBi
c. Los Angeles Police Department
FBI
What classic horror movie features a serial killer in a William Shatner mask?
a. Scream
b. Friday the 13th
c. Nightmare on Elm Street
d. Psycho
Friday the 13th
What is the condition called that causes people to feel no fear?
a. Claustrophobia
b. Urback-Wiethe Disease
c. Congenital Insensitivity
d. Walking Corpse Syndrome
Urback-Wiethe Disease
What percent of our class said they would sleep in a haunted house just for fun?
a. 15%
b. 25%
c. 50%
d. 75%
50%
What are some things that happen to the body when you are afraid?
1. Heart rate increases
2. Blood pressure increases
3. Pupils Dilate
4. Nonessential systems turn off
5. Veins constrict (hair stands on end)
This streaming service has increased true crime's popularity by producing a TON of popular true crime documentaries, including Making a Murderer, The Ted Bundy Tapes, and Tiger King.
a. Hulu
b. Amazon Prime
c. Netflix
Netflix
One of the most popular horror movies of all time, several people died on the set of this 1973 film.
a. The Shining
b. The Boogeyman
c. The Exorcist
d. I Know What You Did Last Summer
The Exorcist
The most popular Halloween costume this year is predicted to be:
Barbie & Ken
50% of our class said they would be this member of a horror movie:
a. evil one
b. smart one
c. the one to die first
The Smart One
What are some factors that influence how people feel about horror?
- Younger Individuals
- Men (statistically, women like horror more with happy endings)
- People who aren't very empathetic
- Higher sensation seeking trait (thrill seeker)
These are some traits that a serial killer might have:
- A lack of remorse or guilt (psycho/sociopath)
- Thrill Seeker
- Need for control
- Childhood Trauma (physical or emotional)
- Untreated mental illness
Which author of scary books holds the record for the most book-to-movie adaptations in the horror genre?
Stephen King
This famous magician died on Halloween
Harry Houdini
What is our class' favorite cryptid?
Bigfoot
Why do we consume horror?
1. To experience stimulation
2. Gain novel experiences, live out alternate realities
3. Satisfy our curiosity about dark side of humanity
4. Sense of relief after being scared
Why are people obsessed with true crime?
1. Evil Fascinates us
2. It is constantly in the news & media
3. It helps people feel prepared
4. It allows us to feel compassion and empathy
5. It gives us an adrenaline rush in a controlled manner
6. It often has a satisfying ending
What are some benefits to consuming horror?
1. Catalyst for falling in love
2. Good for social bonding
3. Post-horror relaxation
The first movie to show a toilet on screen also happens to be one of the most famous horror movies..what is it?
Psycho
Our classes most believed conspiracy theory is:
Aliens!