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Old 09-15-2013, 03:48 AM
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Originally Posted by CaraBloodyCara View Post
For a long time, horror meant a safe place for me. When life gets difficult, and you have to be strong, it's nice to escape into a situation where you are not only permitted, but expected to be disturbed, scared or anxious.
I've read numerous things that would claim that this is exactly why people like the horror genre. Instead of being nihilist, as some would claim, horror is actually a very life-affirming experience.

Because while America possibly invading yet another Middle East country may be scary, at least they aren't wearing a knifeglove and stalking us in our dreams.
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