All of that being said, it’s not like everyone’s thrilled with horror-themed content. You probably know some die-hard fans of horror who love it, as well as folks who absolutely loathe anything creepy, crawly, edgy, or dark.
As per the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, horror fans may have a psychological ‘protective frame.’
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The so-called ‘protective frame’ falls into three categories.
- The safety frame: “Watching a horror film or show means we have to know for sure that we are safe and that the evil entity is distant and cannot hurt us.”
- A sense of detachment: “We need to be reminded that horror we are seeing is not real—it's just great acting, special effects, and art direction.”
- Sense of control and confidence in managing the dangers we encounter: “We can still get a thrill from a good scare if we feel confident about controlling and overcoming the perceived danger.”
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‘Creepy Medical’ has been on Instagram for years. The curator of the account, who is based in Germany, created the weird medicine, healthcare, and biology-focused project back in June 2018.
Over the years, they grew their following to 178k followers from around the globe, including people with a love of science, as well as fans of creepy, frightening, and edgy content.
Which of these pics creeped you out and fascinated you the most, dear Pandas? Are you a fan of horror or do you prefer more wholesome, positive content on social media? Have you ever considered becoming a doctor, surgeon, or working in healthcare? Why (not)? Let us know in the comments.
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