Scientists Have Seemingly Determined the Scariest Horror Movie of All Time

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As a seasoned gamer and horror movie enthusiast who’s witnessed countless terrifying scenarios in virtual worlds, I must admit that the real world has yet to match the sheer dread of some digital nightmares. But when it comes to the scariest movies ever made, the results from the Science of Scare project have piqued my interest.

Horror movies have been with us for a very, very long time. This genre, despite inducing shock and fear among the viewers, is extremely popular, and starting with Alfred Hitchcock, some directors have made careers by making horrors. George Romero, John Carpenter, and Wes Craven are considered classics, while today, we have a series of new, young directors who are great in the genre.

Given that the season for chilling tales is particularly captivating this year, we’ve stumbled upon an intriguing study that appears to have objectively identified the most terrifying horror film ever made using scientific standards.

If you’re curious about how the team at Science of Scare came up with their findings and which horror film snagged the prestigious title, we suggest you stay tuned until the end because we’ll unveil all the details you need to know, and trust us, it might not be what you initially guess.

Before diving into the specific film, let’s clarify how Science of Scare works. The team behind this project employs scientific criteria to objectively determine the scariest movie. This list features several critically acclaimed and audience-favorite scary English films, selected from both critic and viewer “best-of” lists.

Subsequently, 250 individuals are extended invitations to view these films. The research team will be observing and recording their responses, particularly focusing on the following aspects:

The higher the beats per minute (BPM) of a movie’s soundtrack, the quicker it escalated the pulse rates of our viewers, suggesting they were experiencing excitement or fear as part of their fight-or-flight response. Conversely, a lower heart rate variance (HRV) implies that our audience members felt more stressed, indicating a slow-building sense of fear and dread.

Indeed, the screenings are scheduled across all seasons to prevent overwhelming our dedicated volunteers and enhance the impartiality of the outcomes. Consequently, based on the conclusions derived from these screenings, a definitive list is compiled.

As a gamer diving into this unique exploration, it’s crucial to acknowledge some boundaries. The approach and the movies covered aren’t all-encompassing, and society’s evolution plays a role too – something like the original Nosferatu might have sent chills down our ancestors’ spines, but today’s viewers may find it less terrifying due to societal shifts. Yet, despite these limitations, this analysis offers us the closest thing we’ve got to an unbiased perspective, which is why I’m sharing the findings with you.

Regarding the year 2024, the leading film is one that has long been at the top of our project’s priority list. However, let me share with you the films that have taken positions 20 through 2 before we unveil the number one pick:

  • 20. Oddity
  • 19. Insidious 2
  • 18. The Autopsy of Jane Doe
  • 17. A Quiet Place Part 2
  • 16. The Babadook
  • 15. Paranormal Activity
  • 14. The Descent
  • 13. The Dark and the Wicked
  • 12. It Follows
  • 11. The Conjuring 2
  • 10. Hell House LLC
  • 9. Talk to Me
  • 8. The Exorcism of Emily Rose
  • 7. Smile
  • 6. Hereditary
  • 5. The Conjuring
  • 4. Insidious
  • 3. Skinamarink
  • 2. Host

And this brings us to the final title on this list – the scariest movie of all time, which is Sinister! You might not remember this 2012 movie starring Ethan Hawke, so here is a quick reminded in the form of a trailer:

The official synopsis reveals the following:

As a gamer on a creative roll, I’ve been stuck for over a decade, struggling to write another best-seller. The pressure is mounting, and I’m desperate for a comeback. When I stumble upon a snuff film depicting a family’s gruesome demise, my writer’s instinct kicks in, and I’m determined to unravel the mystery. So, impulsively, I decide to move my own family into the victims’ home, thinking it would help me understand the case better. But as I delve deeper, old film reels and cryptic clues suggest there might be something otherworldly at play here. Suddenly, I realize that living in this house could have fatal consequences.

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2024-11-01 22:14