Entertainment
Horror Culture and Media
The entertainment industry continues to explore the appeal of horror, with discussions on its cultural impact. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe delved into why people enjoy scary content, while The Stepback newsletter examined how pervasive it has become.
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The Verge
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on how pervasive horror has become, follow Andrew Webster. The Stepback, arrives in our subscribers' inboxes on Sunday at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started Resident Evil has b
2026-10-11 12:00 UTC
NPR
Listeners of NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday may already know that host Ayesha Rascoe loves horror. But why do scream queens (and kings) like her like what's frightening? The answer may surprise you.
2026-10-11 12:00 UTC