Movie: Why Horror?

Top 10 Billed Cast

Tal Zimerman
Tal Zimerman

Self

Alexandre Aja
Alexandre Aja

Self

Simon Barrett
Simon Barrett

Self

Joe Begos
Joe Begos

Self

John Carpenter
John Carpenter

Self

Don Coscarelli
Don Coscarelli

Self

Barbara Crampton
Barbara Crampton

Self

Álex de la Iglesia
Álex de la Iglesia

Self

Rodrigo Gudiño
Rodrigo Gudiño

Self

David Hackl
David Hackl

Self

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    Why Horror?

  • Overview

    Horror fan Tal Zimerman examines the psychology of horror around the world to find out why people love to be scared.

  • Release Date

    2014-10-03

  • Average

    5.9

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    English
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