Dr. Scott Bonn's speaking tour reveals that true crime's fascination primarily lies in its ability to allow audiences, especially women, to confront their fears of victimization while feeling safe. This genre provides an entertaining medium for experiencing fear without real danger. Popular true crime formats resemble morality plays, depicting victimization followed by intricate investigations and resolutions. This structure allows viewers to both empathize with victims and grapple with their feelings about perpetrators, adding layers to the emotional engagement with the stories presented.
True crime entertainment allows viewers to experience fear, although they are never actually in danger. This provides a cathartic release for fans dealing with their own fears.
The popularity of true crime is a complex phenomenon, particularly among women who empathize with the victims, often seeing them as reflections of themselves.
True crime shows function like morality plays, providing narratives where danger is explored, yet a sense of resolution and safety is ultimately restored.
Fans of true crime allow themselves to humanize and dehumanize the perpetrators, creating a complex emotional landscape that helps them make sense of the unspeakable.
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