Have Halloween Decorations Become Too Scary?

Being a little spooked is part of the delight of Halloween. But lately, some say genuine jump scares are abundant — on stoops ...
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Scary movies and haunted houses: CU Boulder team studies how the brain responds to fear

Others avoid scary movies and haunted houses altogether during Halloween. In a study published in August, a team at the University of Colorado Boulder studied how people’s brains respond to threats ...
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This Isn't a 'Scary Movie.' It's a 90-Minute Psychedelic Panic Attack in Movie Form

A recent German film, Dawn Breaks Behind the Eyes, absolutely nails that feeling, acting as a stunning, modern love letter to that very specific era. It brilliantly uses the classic "spooky old castle ...
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13 Best Songs of the Week: Ratboys, Anna von Hausswolff, Melody’s Echo Chamber, and Magdalena Bay

They follow two new songs the band shared in September, “Second Sleep” and “Star Eyes.” Both made our Songs of the Week list.
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9 Magical Benefits Of Doing This Calming Hobby You Haven’t Touched Since Childhood

Coloring can stimulate the brain's reward centers and release dopamine, which can improve mood, according to a 2022 study. It ...