Fear for the sake of pleasure

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Halloween is the peak season for scary experiences. But why do we voluntarily seek out fear, and can a good scare actually have a positive effect? Experience fear researcher Mathias Clasen as he presents the latest research into recreational fear. Horror movies, true crime, haunted houses, dark games - people of all ages voluntarily seek out experiences that make our hearts race and our hairs stand on end. But what drives us towards that which should scare us away? And is it just entertainment, or is there something deeper hiding beneath the surface? In this lecture, Mathias Clasen shares the latest research into recreational fear. He shows how our urge to play with fear is deeply rooted in biology, how the thrill can serve as training for the mind, and why a good thrill from time to time may be better for us than we think. - Date: 27 October 2026 - Time: 19:00–21:00 - Venue: Gladsaxe Hovedbibliotek - Address: Søborg Hovedgade 220, Søborg, Denmark - Admission: From DKK 65