Just as many "Mad Scientist" films as there are about vampires, witches, werewolves or demons?
(At least we know that witches and scientists are real.)
2007-03-11 16:29:29 · 6 answers · asked by mithril 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
It's all part of a larger question, Cartiphilus.
*sigh*This is what I get for watching "The Invisible Man Returns."
2007-03-11 16:50:50 · update #1
I think people are scared of what they don't understand or can't control. Both science and the supernatural can be perceived that way.
2007-03-11 18:46:44 · answer #1 · answered by Tina H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The world seems to be divided by people of either polar extreme. the ones who believe science explains all, and hold no beliefs in the supernatural, and those who believe the supernatural or religious aspects of life rule the world and shun most of sciences explanations (such as evolution), both topics can be used to scary effect and are probably equally made to appeal to all people.
2007-03-11 17:31:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Science fiction assumes the customer is intelligent.
The reverse is true for supernatural customers.
2007-03-11 17:26:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scientists pursue knowledge. Knowledge scares most people, particularly Americans who are notoriously anti-intellectual.
2007-03-11 16:31:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Interest and intrigue in both genres. You should see Event Horizon--has a bit of both.
2007-03-11 16:41:51 · answer #5 · answered by MJQ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There must be more important things for you to ponder.
2007-03-11 16:34:06 · answer #6 · answered by cartiphilus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋