[Solution]Stephen King, in “Why We Crave Horror Movies, Download “Why We Crave Horror Movies,” presents a cause and effect argument on why people pay good money to be scared. In a brief but well-developed response . explain the author’s argument

King begins by pointing out that “terror is a fundamental element” in both our ancient human past and modern society; humans have used fear as a tool for centuries with initiation rites that employ terrifying techniques designed to scare young adults into adulthood. He then applies this idea to contemporary times; unlike traditional rituals which rely upon physical pain or humiliation, he claims we now turn towards more abstract fears found within the genre of horror films. These so called ‘safe-scares’ serve as an outlet for our pent up anxieties without having any lasting physical harm come to us. As King puts it: “We accept the terror [in horror movies] because we know…it cannot touch us.” In other words, modern moviegoers can reap all the benefits associated with being frightened (namely a rush of adrenaline) while knowing that ultimately nothing bad will happen – no real pain or discomfort will be experienced so long as they stay seated in their theater seats or living room couches.

King goes on to suggest that one reason people watch horror films is because they live in societies where they feel constantly oppressed – unable or unwilling to express themselves fully due to various social norms and taboos set forth by family members, religious practices, political parties etc. It is here when viewers seek comfort within monster characters who – although seen through different lenses throughout history – often exist outside of these oppressive institutions while still being able to confront them head on without consequence. Unlike everyday citizens whose behavior is regulated by external forces like culture and religion (or what King calls ‘the invisible jailer’), these monsters represent liberation from society’s control; through them we can vicariously experience what it would be like if there were no such thing as social boundaries – something many moviegoers may never achieve in their lifetimes otherwise due solely to their circumstances or environment. This allows us an escape from reality where we can simply witness destruction at its best without assuming any responsibility for it ourselves – temporarily allowing audiences an opportunity for freedom which lasts only until the end credits roll across the screen but inevitably leaving them longing for more each time around.

When taken together, all three points demonstrate how people crave horror movies despite their fear inducing content because such media provides a form of relief that cannot be found anywhere else; whether it’s helping us cope with our inner demons via symbolic catharsis (i.e.: confronting our own personal struggles indirectly through watching others do battle), providing temporary escape from reality via thrilling tales involving outlandish creatures & situations far removed from day-to-day life ,or just plain old escapism provided by allowing oneself indulgence into something deemed socially unacceptable by those around them; whatever it may be..at least according some Stephen King anyway – humanity has been craving scares since way back when & continues doing so till this very day….and there doesn’t appear too much changing anytime soon either!