But for thrill-seekers, being scared is one of the highlights of Halloween. Whether it's a horror movie or a haunted house, some people look forward to this rush of adrenaline, a hormone that can ...

During Halloween, long lines form to walk through haunted houses, and friends get together to watch horror movies. An expert spoke with Fox News Digital on why people enjoy being scared.

Similar to other animals, we very often learn fear through personal experiences, such as being attacked by an aggressive dog, or observing other humans being attacked by an aggressive dog.

Here, two doctors break down the science of being scared and explain why fear can be so much fun. ... which is a chemical that makes you feel closer to other people," Croll said.

A study conducted by Concordia University, St. Paul in St. Paul, Minnesota, said the enjoyment some people get from fear is likely not from fear itself.

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