Psychology of Halloween

Why do we enjoy being scared? Being scared is exciting. It gets your hearts pumping, blood racing, and speeds up your breathing. It allows us to feel these sensations without being in any real danger.

What your Halloween costume says about your personality.

Halloween Costumes Women’s costumes are more subservient roles (nurse, maids…) Men’s costumes represent the savior or heroes. Regardless of gender, costumes are designed with sex in mind.

Halloween Costumes Costumes are a way to explore who you AREN’T, but you must have an interest in the role. Young adults are in the stage of psychological development and are trying to figure out who they are. Halloween is the ultimate role play day! It’s not just a day for kids!!!

Halloween Costumes Those who plan to wear costumes: 75% of 18 – 24 yr olds 50% of 35 – 44 yr olds 25% of 55 – 64 yr olds The older you are, the less role playing excites you. You know who you are.

Halloween Costumes Vampires, devils, witches, etc. are the most popular costumes. People get excited at playing a character that is unburdened by empathy. They want to play the role of predator rather than the victim.

Halloween Costumes Costumes are a way to communicate with others. They show others our fantasies! They also allow us to hide and play a character we normally would not act like. When you put on a mask, you summon courage that wasn’t there.

My Top Ten Horror Movies! Honorable mentions: The Silence of the Lambs Night of the Living Dead Children of the Corn Christine Carrie Seven Psycho Hellraiser It

#10 – Alien

#9 – Poltergeist

#8 – The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

#7 – Halloween

#6 – Saw

#5 – The Shining Heeeere’s Johnny! Redrum! Redrum!

#4 – The Exorcist

#3 – Friday the 13th

#2 – The Ring

#1 – A Nightmare on Elm Street 1, 2, Freddy’s Comin’ for you...3, 4, better lock your door.