Horror cinema has evolved over the years, trying to adapt to the demands of the public and using increasingly sophisticated techniques to terrify them.
According to a study called ‘The Science of Scare’, carried out by the company Broadband Choices, modern horror stories have raised their level of suspense, being more twisted and with more chilling results.
This survey aims to identify the scariest films of the genre, measuring the actual impact they have on the hearts and minds of viewers.
In the search for the scariest movie, not only factors such as heart rate were analyzed, but also physiological reactions and emotional impact.
The study involved 250 participants of various ages. They were fitted with heart rate monitors while they watched more than 100 hours of horror films selected from a list of the 50 highest-rated films from platforms such as IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and Reddit.
What is the scariest horror movie, according to science?
This horror masterpiece not only marked the history of cinema, but also positioned itself as the most shocking experience. According to this study, “Sinister,” starring Ethan Hawke and released in 2012, won the title.
The average heart rate of a person at rest is about 65 beats per minute (BPM). During the screening of “Sinister,” this rate increased to an average of 86 BPM, representing a 32 percent increase. This was the most important of all the rated films.
“The Night of the Demon” (2010), directed by James Wan, took second place on the list. This film induced an average of 85 heart beats per minute in study participants. In addition, he surpassed ‘Siniestro’ at the peak of the highest pulses, reaching 133 per minute.
“The Conjuring,” another James Wan hit, took third place. The film chronicles the efforts of investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren in a case of demonic possession. Throughout the tape, he averaged 84 beats per minute and peaked at 129 heart beats.
In fourth place is “The Devil’s Legacy”, a psychological horror film released in 2018. Directed by Ari Aster, it generated an average of 83 beats per minute and a peak of 109 beats.
What is ‘Sinister’ and where to watch the movie starring Ethan Hawke
On the Amazon Prime streaming platform, you can find the film ‘Sinister’, a chilling horror story that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Directed by Scott Derrickson, it tells the story of Ellison Oswalt (Hawke), a crime writer who moves with his family to a new house in search of inspiration for his next book.
There, he discovers a box of videotapes in the attic, containing recordings of family murders. As Ellison investigates more about these crimes, strange and terrifying things begin to happen in the house, connected to a demonic presence that appears in the videos.
Bagul, the story’s antagonist, is an ancient pagan Babylonian deity who devours the souls of human children.
Source: univision
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