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Why do we like horror?

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With Halloween fast approaching, many of you have probably cozied down to scary movies, or maybe ventured out to a haunted house. But, why is it that we enjoy horror? Joining Andrea to discuss is Dr Sarah Cleary, Horror Consultant and author…

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