Skim the essay to decide whether the reasoning is clear and logical and the examples and analogies relevant and trustworthy. Because King’s reasoning is psychological (he argues that mental and...

Skim the essay to decide whether the reasoning is clear and logical and the examples and analogies relevant and trustworthy. Because King’s reasoning is psychological (he argues that mental and emotional needs explain why some people crave horror films), you can evaluate King’s credibility in light of your own personal experience — that is, your understanding of the role horror movies (and novels) play in your own life.