# Event Details - **Event Name**: MORBIDLY CURIOUS: Signing Event and Discussion w/ Dr. Colton Scrivner - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 12 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 12 Nov, 2025 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Celebrate the recent release of Morbidly Curious: A Scientist Explains Why We Can't Look Away w/ author Dr. Colton Scrivner in-store.About this EventJoin us at The Twisted Spine to find out what fuels our spooky, gory, and macabre fascinations.Dr. Colton Scrivner will be joined by Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman to discuss the science behind morbid curiousity and why we can't resist the stuff of nightmares. After the discussion there will be a signing line where you can get your copy of Morbidly Curious: A Scientist Explains Why We Can't Look Away personlized.About the Book: What makes us peek at a car wreck or binge-watch true crime shows late into the night? Why are some of us drawn to horror movies while others shudder at the thought? In Morbidly Curious, scientist Coltan Scrivner takes readers on a thrilling journey into the psychology of morbid curiosity, uncovering why we can’t resist the macabre. From grisly serial killers to spine-chilling paranormal stories, Scrivner reveals the psychological forces that compel us to explore our darkest fears—and explains how this proclivity is more than just a quirk. It’s a powerful survival instinct, helping us mentally prepare for real-world threats, all from the safety of our imaginations.About the Author: Coltan Scrivner, PhD, is a behavioral scientist and horror entertainment producer. He is the world’s leading expert on the science behind morbid curiosity and the appeal of frightening entertainment. He is also the executive director of the Nightmare in the Ozarks Film Festival and the Eureka Springs Zombie Crawl, one of the largest gatherings of zombies in the world.About the Moderator: Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman is a psychologist, coach, professor, keynote speaker, and best-selling author who is passionate about helping all kinds of minds live a creative, fulfilling, and self-actualized life. His early educational experiences made him realize the deep reservoir of untapped potential of students, including bright and creative children who have been diagnosed with a learning disability. Dr. Kaufman is among the top 1% most cited scientist in the world for his research on intelligence and creativity.Event guidelines:Each ticket includes either a copy of Morbidly Curious: A Scientist Explains Why We Can't Look Away or a $15 Twisted Spine gift card.Additional copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event.A signing will follow the event.If you have any questions about the guidelines or to request accessibility accommodations, please contact info@twistedspinebooks.com. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brooklyn/morbidly-curious-signing-event-and-discussion-w-dr-colton-scrivner/100001860500540199 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, entertainment, festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fmorbidly-curious-signing-event-and-discussion-w-dr-colton-scrivner-tickets-1860500540199 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 17.85, max: 22.11, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Brooklyn - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: The Twisted Spine - **lat**: 40.7127873 - **long**: -73.957273 - **full address**: The Twisted Spine, 306 Grand Street, Brooklyn, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: The Twisted Spine (https://allevents.in/org/the-twisted-spine/26621106) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/50a25b7c8fa4afadd145d300e7eb4c37bb51f3d51bd28ce3d86685d3b6573f21-rimg-w1200-h600-dc010101-gmir.jpg?v=1761733676 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/1d4140c5c7beef3dc895ac545143ffc3ae4d7bdc0f36730f80e554167108ddba-rimg-w400-h400-dc010101-gmir.jpg?v=1761733675 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Wed, 12 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** The Twisted Spine, 306 Grand Street, Brooklyn, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 17.85 up to 22.11 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** The Twisted Spine - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** art, literary-art, entertainment, festivals - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about MORBIDLY CURIOUS: Signing Event and Discussion w/ Dr. Colton Scrivner ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "MORBIDLY CURIOUS: Signing Event and Discussion w/ Dr. Colton Scrivner", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/50a25b7c8fa4afadd145d300e7eb4c37bb51f3d51bd28ce3d86685d3b6573f21-rimg-w1200-h600-dc010101-gmir.jpg?v=1761733676", "startDate": "2025-11-12", "endDate": "2025-11-12", "url": "https://allevents.in/brooklyn/morbidly-curious-signing-event-and-discussion-w-dr-colton-scrivner/100001860500540199", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "The Twisted Spine", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "306 Grand Street", "postalCode": "11211", "addressLocality": "Brooklyn", "addressRegion": "NY", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "40.7127873", "longitude": "-73.957273" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Celebrate the recent release of Morbidly Curious: A Scientist Explains Why We Can't Look Away w/ author Dr. Colton Scrivner in-store.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "2025-11-12", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "lowPrice": "17.85", "highPrice": "22.11", "price": "17.85", "url": "https://allevents.in/brooklyn/morbidly-curious-signing-event-and-discussion-w-dr-colton-scrivner/100001860500540199" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "url": "https://allevents.in/brooklyn/morbidly-curious-signing-event-and-discussion-w-dr-colton-scrivner/100001860500540199", "price": "17.85", "name": "Ticket & Gift Card" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "url": "https://allevents.in/brooklyn/morbidly-curious-signing-event-and-discussion-w-dr-colton-scrivner/100001860500540199", "price": "22.11", "name": "Ticket & Book- MORBIDLY CURIOUS" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "The Twisted Spine", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/the-twisted-spine/26621106", "description": "NYC's first bookstore for Horror and Dark Literature. 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