A creepy clown and a chainsaw-wielding maniac lurking in the dark corners of a haunted house can truly frighten some people. For thrill seekers, however, the fear is an essential part of the fun ...

Being scared in a controlled environment lets us flirt with danger without consequences. Horror media gives people a chance to explore anxiety and darkness while remaining safe. Watching a killer ...

Each October, as Halloween decorations appear and horror movies fill streaming queues, people across the country indulge in fear. Haunted houses sell out, thrill-seekers line up for roller coasters ...

Do you embrace the extreme haunts, such as Terror Behind the Walls, or scary movies during this time of year? New research suggests experiencing this type of fear can ...

Crisp fall air and crystalline skies have arrived in Central Virginia. The leaves are changing and Halloween is just weeks away. With that comes a familiar itch for many people: getting in their ...

Loud sounds can be quite scary for puppies, especially the sound of thunder. However, this adorable Golden Retriever puppy named Rufus, who lives in Italy with his owner, tried his best to put on a ...

As Halloween draws ever closer, it’s time for what has become a bit of a Thoughts on Thinking blog tradition to post a horror/fear-associated piece. My first post in this realm of thought covered 5 ...

I’ve never been a fan of horror. In all honesty when I’ve been to horror type attractions with friends I skip out once the horror commences and literally sit in the car. It’s just not for me. But some ...