A contender for this year’s best horror picture, ‘Weapons,’ is part of film traditions that conjure terror out of stillness, partly through jump scares.

A scientist explains how the brain works to flip a fear into a thrill and offers advice to parents of youngsters who might ...

Halloween season brings thrills and scares. Scientists have uncovered how our brains react to sudden frights. A new study ...

It’s free money,” I told my friend during a subway ride. “It’s as easy as watching TV in your head or playing with dolls.” ...