1. “Why We Crave Horror Movies” Stephen King

2. Before you read… Do you watch horror movies? Why or why not?
Which are your favorites? Why?
Why do you think you (or other people) like to watch horror movies?

3. What interests you about the essay? What do you want to talk about?

4. According to King, why do we watch horror films
According to King, why do we watch horror films? What evidence does he pose? Do you agree with him? Why or why not?
What tone does King employ in his essay? Is he accusatory? Humorous? Serious? Something else? Why would he chose this tone?
King goes crazy (pun intended) with imagery here. Pick out one example and explain its significance to the piece.