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  "id": 15589931,
  "title": "Why we love horror movies: The science behind the thrill",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/why-we-love-horror-movies-the-science-behind-the-thrill",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T08:43:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
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    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/why-we-love-horror-movies-the-science-behind-the-thrill-1.500715753"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "I ain’t afraid of no ghosts. But it can be fun to believe in them for a bit. Especially when it’s on a screen – where sudden revelations come with music and when you switch the telly off, the scary bit is over. Or so you tell yourself. If you find yourself drawn to dark storylines where something goes bump in the night, you really aren’t alone. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}