Not many people will admit it, but on some level we enjoy being scared.
Movies like The Exorcist, The Blair Witch Project and The Ring have grossed hundreds of millions of dollars. Tens of millions of viewers watch shows like The Walking Dead and Stranger Things. And Halloween is the most popular celebration in America this side of Christmas.
That last one may have something to do with the bags of candy.
Players in the National Football League are as tough as they come, but in this respect they're just like everyone else.