National Horror Movie Day - What Our Tellwut Members Had to Say

Yesterday was National Horror Movie Day, and we wanted to celebrate by getting to the heart of what our members think about scary movies! We asked a series of questions about horror films and received over 2,000 votes from the Tellwut community. Here's a breakdown of the results and some interesting insights into what our members think about horror movies:

Turns out, not everyone enjoys the thrills and chills—only 41% of our members said they like scary movies.

Creepiest Horror Movie Setting

When asked which setting is the creepiest for a horror movie, here are the top 3 answers:

1. Dark forest or woods - 23%
2. Abandoned hospital - 20%
3. Haunted house - 17%

It seems that the isolation and eerie vibes of forests and abandoned places get under everyone's skin!

Most Terrifying Villain to Be Stuck in an Elevator With

When it comes to horror movie villains, we asked which one you'd least want to be trapped in an elevator with. The top 3 responses were:

1. Freddy Krueger (A Nightmare on Elm Street)
2. Leatherface (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre)
3. Chucky (Child's Play)

Clearly, these iconic horror villains still strike fear into our members.

Favorite Scary Movies

We couldn't pass up the opportunity to ask about favorite scary movies. Here's what topped the list:

1. The Exorcist - 24%
2. The Shining - 20%
3. Halloween - 13%

These classics continue to reign as fan favorites when it comes to fright-filled entertainment.

Where Do You Prefer to Watch Horror Movies?

A cozy night at home is the most popular setting for watching scary movies, with 60% of members preferring to watch from the comfort of their home, while 14% like to watch in theaters. 26% said they have no preference.

Why Don’t You Like Horror Movies?

For those who aren't fans of the genre, here are the top reasons why:

• 29% don’t like being scared.
• 23% don’t find them interesting.
• 32% dislike the gore.
• 24% get nightmares from horror films.

Why Do You Love Horror Movies?

For the horror enthusiasts, the main reasons for enjoying scary movies were:

1. Thrills and suspense - 50%
2. Love of the supernatural - 14%
3. Enjoying the psychological aspect - 13%

It's clear that the tension and supernatural elements are a huge part of the genre’s appeal.

Thoughts on Jump Scares

Jump scares are always a controversial part of horror films. Here's how our members feel about them:

• 30% like them.
• 30% don’t like them.
• 23% love them.

The split on jump scares shows they’re definitely not for everyone!

Thank you to everyone who participated in our National Horror Movie Day survey! Whether you're a fan of suspenseful thrillers or prefer to steer clear of the scares, it's always fun to dive into what makes horror movies so iconic. Stay tuned for more fun polls and surveys from Tellwut!