In 1896, we were introduced to our first horror film titled Le Manoi du Diable, or “The House of the Devil.” Ever since then, there have been thousands of films following in Le Manoi du Diable’s footsteps and with these films, a community of horror fans was created into the world. This project has one main goal, and that goal is to tap into the minds of this community and find out what made them so enamored by horror to the point of catharsis. Horror films were meant to terrify the viewers, yet there are many who choose to delve into horror for the sake of their own mental health and as an escape from the monotony of everyday life. There is so much more to horror than outlandish gore, paranormal entities and grindhouse art; there’s a deeper connection that’s built within the hearts of the community fans that is unlike any other. These films aren’t your average Disney comfort films, yet the same healing effects of nostalgia is brought to these fans the same way. That being said, in a society that has recently been applauding those who are prioritizing and working on mental health, I would like to delve deeper into the effect of comfort films and how horror plays a part in creating a sense of catharsis for these individuals who are like myself.