Haunted house researchers investigate the mystery of playing with fear

(Association for Psychological Science) Haunted houses, horror movies, and ghost stories can be chilling delights, provided the fear they evoke remains in a 'Goldilocks zone' that is neither too terrifying nor too tame. New research connects this sweet spot of recreational fear to a telltale range of heart rate fluctuations, shedding light on the mind-body connection between fear and fun.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news