The Power of Fear: Why Horror Is Still Captivating and Haunting People
In literature, cinema, and popular culture, horror remains one of the most popular subgenres. Despite its unsettling nature, it has consistently attracted a broad and loyal audience across generations and cultures. From Gothic novels to psychological thrillers and supernatural cinema, horror appeals to something deep and universal in the human psyche: the experience of fear. But why are people drawn to the terrifying, the grotesque, and the unknown? The answer lies in the genre's unique capacity to express our feelings, social realities, and internal struggles in unique ways. The History of Horror The roots of horror storytelling go back to the earliest myths and folklore. Ancient civilizations used tales of ghosts, demons, and other monstrous beings to explain natural phenomena, warn against wrongdoing, or represent human fears. These early narratives laid the foundation for the horror genre as we know it today.
