OFFBITES: Exploring the backrooms and the psychology of fear

About this episode

This episode explores The Backrooms and the psychology of fear with insights from an expert.

We’ll learn about The Backrooms, a movie inspired by the phrase that actually bringing young people to the movies this summer. Then, we’ll hear from an expert on eerie places and experiences about the psychology of fear, belief and more. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles and Paranormal 360 of out WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.

People in this episode

Guest: expert on eerie places and experiences

Topics covered

• psychology of fear
• eerie places
• The Backrooms
• cinema
• young audiences

Keywords

• The Backrooms
• psychology of fear
• eerie experiences
• cinema
• young audiences

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: KNX News, WCCO News Talk, Paranormal 360

Books & works: The Backrooms

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