Research reveals most iconic horror movies

1.

Seventy-five percent of Americans were age 13 or under when they watched their first horror film. A majority (53%) also remember watching their first horror movie without getting their parent's permission beforehand. How old were you when you saw your first horror movie?

5 or under

5%

111 votes

6-10

21%

489 votes

11-13

28%

641 votes

14-16

15%

340 votes

17+

11%

255 votes

Not Applicable

20%

464 votes

2.

These were voted the top 7 iconic horror movies. Which have you seen?

Friday the 13th - 41%

46%

1052 votes

Carrie - 35%

53%

1216 votes

An American Werewolf in London - 33%

31%

705 votes

Halloween - 33%

45%

1042 votes

A Nightmare on Elm Street - 27%

45%

1032 votes

Night of the Living Dead - 23%

30%

693 votes

The Exorcist - 9%

55%

1264 votes

Not Applicable

22%

508 votes

3.

Six in 10 said they like spooky movies, not designed with the goal of scaring, but are eerie and sinister. By contrast, only 27% prefer truly scary movies designed to frighten people. If you enjoy horror movies, what type do you prefer?

Eerie and sinister

19%

429 votes

The type to actually frighten and scare people

9%

199 votes

Both equally

29%

671 votes

Not Applicable

44%

1001 votes