Why?

What draws us to the frightening? To the alarming, bloodcurdling, chilling, creepy, eerie,hair-raising, hairy, horrendous, horrifying,intimidating, shocking, spine-chilling, spooky,unnerving aspects in life? 


What draws us to the countless number of horror movies, frightening books, tv shows surrounding the twisted? 


I believe that it's a thrill, like a roller-coaster.. You're scared, but you're safe the whole time. I also believe that it's a part of human nature - it's human nature to want to kill, maim and hurt. And if it wasn't, why are we coming up with these ideas? Why do people keep buying Stephen King books, and watching scary movies with a hand across their eyes? Although they keep peeking through their fingers.. 


Is it just curiosity to want to learn about serial killers and mass murderers, and know how their mind thinks? Or is it something deeper, a part of our genetic make-up?


Watch out for the bumps in the night..