

Horror fan Tal Zimerman examines the psychology of horror around the world to find out why people love to be scared.
Direction
Global scope keeps this from becoming another fanboy circle-jerk
Writing
Zimerman's genuine curiosity elevates expert interviews beyond DVD extra fluff
Director
Nicolas Kleiman
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The film's inclusion of Japanese, UK, and Canadian horror perspectives quietly argues that American dominance has flattened our understanding of fear.
Co-director Rob Lindsay's background in Canadian television documentary gives this its unexpectedly polished, almost CBC-news aesthetic—rare for indie horror docs.