Mike Flanagan's observations on empathy and horror movies will make you think (Credit: AI)
\n\nNo one does horror like Mike Flanagan. The ability to highlight the tragedy of human existence as a true and thorough horror story beyond just the genre's tropes and antics is a craft that is still far too rare. In a recent sit down chat for his latest release, Carrie, the filmmaker drew a rather interesting correlation between the audience that guzzles his content, and a character trait that the world definitely seems to need more of today. He elaborated: "Horror breeds empathy which is why I think the people who love it tend to be some of the most empathetic people. That is one of the biggest things that draws people to horror, because monsters, very often, are simply misunderstood, outcast characters and so many people relate to that. To feel like a monster, to feel like an outsider. Horror will always attract, speak to and offer comfort to people who don't feel like they fit in."
\n\nAs per a report from the British Psychological Society, those who identify as thorough horror fans tend to harbour higher empathy compared to those who don't particularly take…
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