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It feels strange — until you realize how many of us press play anyway.
In this episode of Why This Exists, we unpack why serial killer movies became so popular, where that fascination started, and what psychological itch they quietly scratch.
Along the way, a few unsettling facts and behind-the-scenes stories make this dark genre far more revealing than it first appears.
By Why This ExistsIt feels strange — until you realize how many of us press play anyway.
In this episode of Why This Exists, we unpack why serial killer movies became so popular, where that fascination started, and what psychological itch they quietly scratch.
Along the way, a few unsettling facts and behind-the-scenes stories make this dark genre far more revealing than it first appears.