Surviving Horror: Resident Evil 7, Fear, and the Beyond

The Fundamentals of Fear Fear is an important aspect of human physiology: Fear can induce certain bodily responses through neurotransmitters. Adrenaline, for example, makes the body more alert and gives a physical boost for a certain period of time, called an "adrenaline rush," especially when people feel threatened. The feeling of fear could be addicting,…

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Nine Essential Horror Movies

Everybody loves the classics. Every movie genre has list of titles that are considered the granddaddies of the genre. A Roman Holiday (1953, William Wyler) set out the definition of the modern-day chick flick, while Love Story (1970, Arthur Hiller) paved the way for movies like Me Before You (2016, The Sharrock) and The Notebook (2004, Nick…

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True Gaming Horror Stories from What’s a Geek

    Ever had a brownout come around between save points and wipe out precious hours of game play? Ever come home to a devastating PC crash that took your files and your game saves along with it? Or, alternatively, did you have a bad run-in with the wrong kind of player in a MOBA? Did…

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