For many Christians, scary movies are taboo. Whether they are seen as "demonic," "evil," or just "bad for you," not many followers of Jesus understand why they exist and what they're for.
On this episode, Ben, Riley, and PJ talk about the merits of scary movies. Why do storytellers utilize fear in conveying their purposes? Is fear something we should embrace as audience members? And what can horror films do that no other genre can?
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