Why We Weep in the Dark: The Emotional Alchemy of Catharsis in Cinema
Discover why audiences crave emotional release through film. Explore 6 iconic movies that master catharsis, backed by neuroscience and decades of cinematic storytelling—from Shawshank to Eternal Sunshine. What Is Catharsis in Film? The Ancient Art of Emotional Purging Catharsis isn’t some modern therapeutic buzzword coined by self-help gurus. The concept traces back to Aristotle’s Poetics,…