Why Horror? (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Film · ★ 6.1

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Released in 2014, Why Horror? is a documentary film directed by Nicolas Kleiman, running about 81 minutes.

What it’s about. Horror fan Tal Zimerman examines the psychology of horror around the world to find out why people love to be scared.

Who’s in it. Why Horror? stars Tal Zimerman as Self, Alexandre Aja as Self, Simon Barrett as Self and Joe Begos as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Why Horror? has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Why Horror? page.

If you liked it. Fans of Why Horror? tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Why Horror? (2014)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Why Horror? change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Why Horror? worth watching?
Why Horror? holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Why Horror??
Why Horror? stars Tal Zimerman, Alexandre Aja, Simon Barrett, Joe Begos and John Carpenter.
When was Why Horror? released?
Why Horror? was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.