The healing power of horror

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Why do we love horror movies, haunted houses, and spooky stories, even though we know they will scare us? In this lecture, PhD Mathias Clasen, fear researcher from the Recreational Fear Lab at Aarhus University, gives an insight into the latest research on horror and recreational fear. He explains why most of us love a good scare - and how scares can strengthen our psyche and make us better equipped to handle everyday stress and crises. - Date: Friday 2 October 2026 - Time: 19:00–20:30 - Venue: Nordström Living - Address: Hjultorvet 5, Viborg, Denmark - Admission: Ticketed