What are the 10 scariest films today? Check [LISTA]

A scientific study measured viewers’ heart rates to determine the scariest horror films of the year

A study carried out by the British research centre Broadband choices identified the scariest horror films of 2023 based on viewers’ physiological response. The project”The science of fear” (in Portuguese) monitored the heart rate of 250 participants while they watched 40 horror films. The researchers were thus able to arrive at a result: a list of the films that made the hearts of those who watched them beat the most.

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Still don’t know which films these are? Below, see the list:

1. The Entity (2012)

Peak heart rate: 131 bpm

A true crime writer, played by Ethan Hawkediscovers a box of home movies in his new home that reveal murder scenes involving a supernatural entity. While investigating the footage, he and his family become targets of the entity.

2. Presenter: Be careful who you call (2020)

Peak heart rate: 130 bpm

During an online session held by a group of friends via video conference, an evil presence is accidentally evoked.

3. Skinamarink (2022)

Peak heart rate: 113 bpm

Two little brothers wake up at night to find that all the doors and windows of their house have disappeared. Trapped and isolated, they face strange events.

4. Supernatural (2010)

Peak heart rate: 133 bpm

A family battles supernatural forces that seek to possess the soul of their comatose son. They seek help to understand what is happening and how to protect the child.

5. Evocation (2013)

Peak heart rate: 132 bpm

Based on true events, the film follows demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warrenwho help a family deal with an evil presence that haunts the house.

6. Hereditary (2018)

Peak heart rate: 104 bpm

After the death of a family matriarch, disturbing secrets are revealed, while her descendants begin to experience supernatural events.

7. Smile (2022)

Peak heart rate: 96 bpm

A psychiatrist begins to be haunted by a malevolent entity after witnessing the suicide of a patient. The entity manifests itself through people smiling eerily.

8. The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005)

Peak heart rate: 96 bpm

Based on a true story, the film chronicles the trial of a priest accused of manslaughter after an exorcism session that led to the death of a young woman.

9. Hell House LLC (2015)

Peak heart rate: 107 bpm

A group of friends document supernatural events taking place in an abandoned hotel, where they plan to stage a Halloween attraction.

10. Talk to me (2022)

Peak heart rate: 106 bpm

A group of young people discover how to summon spirits using an embalmed hand. Gambling has deadly consequences.

Source: Terra

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