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Have there been any actual studies shedding light on the disparate reactions of (most?) adult humans to real versus fake scenes involving blood, guts, injuries, etc.? More to the point, is there any sort of evidence that as a species we're good at identifying simulated blood, etc., at a glance despite it superficially "looking real", and what physiological markers might indicate this? [more inside]
posted by aecorwin on Feb 11, 2013 - 18 answers

What are your favorite movie scenes involving severed and/or disembodied heads? [more inside]
posted by Mothlight on Sep 26, 2012 - 74 answers

What, if any, horror films feature the retaliation of ghosts of enslaved Africans, similar in concept to movies that are built around Native American spirits taking revenge against (white) Americans? [more inside]
posted by thadman on Feb 18, 2012 - 15 answers

Science fiction/horror movie marathon time! [more inside]
posted by tumid dahlia on Jan 23, 2012 - 19 answers

Looking for horror films that feature death by knitting needle. [more inside]
posted by dinty_moore on Oct 20, 2010 - 11 answers

It's that time of the year: I'm looking for good horror movies for kids. [more inside]
posted by the_W on Oct 21, 2007 - 42 answers

Help me show my wife that I am not a complete and utter windbag (at least concerning horror movies) [more inside]
posted by rtimmel on Apr 5, 2007 - 28 answers

ZombieFilter: I have recently developed an interest in zombie movies. I'm having trouble finding a good list though; can anyone recommend some new ones I haven't seen yet? Preferably North American releases but any foreign suggestions are welcome too. [+] [more inside]
posted by id girl on Feb 14, 2005 - 37 answers