The Psychology of Disliking Spoilers: Why Knowing the Ending Can Ruin the Experience

The Psychology of Disliking Spoilers: Why Knowing the Ending Can Ruin the Experience

Reader’s Question:
What is the psychology behind disliking spoilers? I’ve been seeing a lot of spoilers lately about who the culprit is in the new Conan movie. I find it more upsetting to have details about how the culprit is revealed—like the direction, composition, and animation—spoiled rather than just knowing who