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Director: Nicolas Kleiman
Cast: Tal Zimerman, Alexandre Aja, Simon Barrett, Joe Begos
Horror fan Tal Zimerman examines the psychology of horror around the world to find out why people love to be scared.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Why Horror? is a 2014 documentary that examines the psychology of horror around the world. Directed by Nicolas Kleiman, the film follows horror fan Tal Zimerman as he explores why people are drawn to being scared. The documentary has received generally positive reviews from critics, who have praised its insightful exploration of the horror genre.
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Why Horror? (2014) directed by Nicolas Kleiman is a fascinating documentary that explores the global appeal of the horror genre. Fans of documentaries that delve into the psychology and culture of cinema will appreciate Kleiman's insightful examination of why people are drawn to being scared, featuring perspectives from acclaimed horror directors like Alexandre Aja.
Why Horror? is a 2014 Canadian documentary film directed by Nicolas Kleiman and Rob Lindsay and written and co-produced by Lindsay. A work-in-progress draft of the film was screened in August 2014 at the Fantasia Festival and the official final version was screened on 3 October 2014 at the Feratum Film Festival. The documentary explores the psychology of the reasons why people enjoy the horror genre and includes interviews by several well-known horror icons.
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