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Why do we love being scared? Henry Ford Health psychiatrist weighs in

WWJ: On-Demand··16 October 2026·4 min

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Halloween is just over two weeks away. It's the season of haunted houses, horror movies and other spine tingling past-times. But why do many of us love getting scared...? Henry Ford Health psychiatrist Dr. Derek Wolfe spoke with WWJ's Tracey McCaskill about what it is about this time of year that drives us towards being frightened. (Photo Credit: Getty Images / Pressmaster)