Experts: Horror Film

A student named Barry Godsbury is doing a project on the history of horror films and has asked quesetions to help him better understand the genre. Some questions include: Why do you think people watch horror movies? Do you think that it's possible to learn more about a time period by studying horror movies made at that time period? What are some qualities that make a horror film enjoyable? There are a couple of interesting and insightful answers, and remember you are allowed to give your insight on the questions. Plus if anyone is in a judging mood, you can rate the answers from 1-10. This site also has a link to purchase a DVD called 50 HORROR Classics for only 19.95 (+shipping), if anyone is interested.