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Episode 20: The Psychology of Horror
Murderers, ghosts, and zombies, oh my! This week, Dr. Shalts and Master McMaster celebrate the holiday by exploring the psychological appeal of Halloween and indulging in all things spooky! Listen to hear Master McMaster explain her own spooky obsession and Dr. Shalts share his psychological insights from his many years of experience in psychiatry and mental health.
From this Episode:
Some True Crime and Horror Stats:
- 40% of horror fans are millennials
- Only 12% of horror fans are baby boomers
- Between 42-49% of horror movie fans are women
-70% of Sword and Scale listeners are women between 25 and 45
Spooky Snapshots:
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