When so much is out of control, theory is a refreshing reclaim of self-sovereignty. Our own explanation beats the one that isn’t even given. Power is taken back.

Sometimes the bizarre makes more sense than reality.

Making our own scary content provides control over the uncomfortable ideas we conjure. We now own them.

Horror’s power is agnostic to medium.

In our moment of radical uncertainty, watching resolution provides our craved reassurance. Second-hand closure relieves us.

Watching horror allows us to also explore morbid curiosities, again all while knowing nothing is actually at stake. Secure examination. We can overcome and master our fears. Pushing our emotional limits and exploring dark matters ultimately provides us a sense of twisted, adventurous accomplishment. Horror content is ironically therapeutic.