Why Horror?

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

Cast

Tal Zimerman

as Self

Alexandre Aja

as Self

Simon Barrett

as Self

Joe Begos

as Self

John Carpenter

as Self

Don Coscarelli

as Self

Barbara Crampton

as Self

Álex de la Iglesia

as Self

Rodrigo Gudiño

as Self

David Hackl

as Self

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