"Sitting on pins and needles, anxiously waiting to see what will happen next, horror audiences crave the fear and exhilaration generated by a terrifying story; their anticipation is palpable. But they also breathe a sigh of relief when the action is over, when they are able to close their books or leave the movie theater. Whether serious, kitschy, frightening, or ridiculous, horror not only arouses the senses but also raises profound questions about fear, safety, justice, and suffering."
From The Philosophy of Horror (The Philosophy of Popular Culture); http://www.amazon.com/The-Philosophy-Horror-Popular-Culture/dp/0813125731
British Literature students-- should you be interested in further discussion, please comment below with your analyses of "horror" and the paradox of our vicariousness (vicarious: "experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person") therefor.
- Yongming (, Stefanie, and Raquel)
P.S. Happy St. Valentine's day: it's time for Romantic resuscitation!
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