Part of the reason why the horror genre continues to be successful, is because it provides a safe way to explore deeper social anxieties, without having to face them head on. Because, in many cases, real-life concerns are even scarier than the stuff of fiction.
The subjects of horror TV shows and movies often serve as surrogates for real world fears, and understanding trends in the genre can help us understand the issues plaguing the cultural psyche.
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