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The 1973 movie The Exorcist, which starred Max von Sydow as the titular character, depicts the tale of a girl who is thought to be possessed by the demon and was formerly banned in the UK for 25 years. In a survey of 2,000 horror moviegoers, Saw, starring Tobin Bell as Jigsaw, came in second, closely followed by The Conjuring and the 1996 classic Scream.

The top 30 list also included more modern movies like Smile and the suspenseful sci-fi terror A Quiet Place. According to a poll by Specsavers, 32% of participants said they would never watch a certain horror movie again because of how terrifying it was.

Although 7 out of 10 people believe that the most shocking part of horror movies is the loud noises, 38% of viewers are just as likely to cover their ears as to close their eyes during the scariest scenes.

Some people enjoy the sensation of terror, according to Gordon Harrison, head audiologist at Specsavers. Our most recent survey shows how these films push your senses to the brink, whether it’s through the spooky music or the horrific images.

“While it’s natural to want to cover your eyes or plug your ears during a scary movie, it’s essential to remember that doing so could lead to some frightful complications.”

We would like to remind you that you should never put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear, such as cotton wool or tissue paper. Use earplugs or other hearing protection to control the sound for a safer experience.
A noteworthy 59% of individuals watch more horror films as Halloween draws near, and 67% of them believe that the event wouldn’t be complete without seeing something frightful. A OnePoll.com survey indicates that horror moviegoers usually see four films a month.

A gripping plot (49 percent), spooky soundtrack (45 percent), and an unexpected conclusion (40 percent) are the essential components of the ideal horror movie. The suspense and unpredictable nature of horror is cited by nearly half (47%) of fans as the reason they enjoy the genre.