You're likely familiar with the iconic horror figure Michael Myers, known from the famous horror film series Halloween. He is infamous for his white mask, workman's jumpsuit, and his method of pursuing his victims not by running, but by walking at a slow yet unstoppable pace. This signature walk of his was turned into a game this past Halloween.
A video of a group of friends playing the 'Michael Myers is Coming' game at work went viral on social media. Even watching the video was enough to send chills down our spines.
So why do we get so tense while watching?
The intense tension you feel while watching this video is primarily due to mirror neurons in your brain. They make you put yourself in the shoes of the person there and simulate their stress firsthand. The feeling of helplessness between the slow but determined approach of Michael Myers, an inevitable threat, and the door that just won't open triggers your most basic fear of being 'trapped.' Your mind, witnessing both the victim's struggle and the impending danger simultaneously, activates the 'fight or flight' response. It makes your heart race as if you were the one struggling with that doorknob, plunging you into real physical tension. Of course, the situation is different if you empathize with Michael Myers and stress over 'will I be able to open the door in time?'.
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