One of the best-known late-20th century horror writers is Stephen King, known for Carrie, The Shining, It,💸 Misery, and several dozen other novels and about 200 short stories. Beginning in the 1970s, King's stories have attracted a💸 large audience, for which he was awarded by the U.S. National Book Foundation in 2003.

According to Stephen King, people crave horror movies because they💸 serve as a way to confront and deal with the fears and anxieties that exist in the real world. He💸 suggests that watching horror movies allows people to experience fear in a controlled environment, providing a sense of catharsis and💸 relief.