Fear as play: why being scared can be good for you Haunted houses to horror movies, morbid curiosity more than just for fans. It help us practice real-life emotions in a safe spaces. On the Friday, October 31, 2025 episode of The Excerpt podcast: Fear fascinates us for a reason. Psychologist Coltan Scrivner joins USA TODAY s The Excerpt to explain how morbid curiosity helps us survive. Hit play on the player below to hear the podcast and follow along with the transcript beneath it. This transcript was automatically generated, and then edited for clarity in its current form. There may be some differences between the audio and the text. Podcasts: True crime, in-depth interviews and more USA...
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