As of October 2022, more than half (** percent) of adults surveyed in the United States said they felt filled with suspense when watching horror movies. Approximately ** percent reported feeling thrilled, while ** percent said they felt anxious. According to another study conducted around that same time, "Halloween" and "Friday the 13th" were the favorite horror film franchises in the U.S.
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YouGov (@YouGovAmerica). (October 20, 2022). Leading feelings experienced when watching horror movies among adults in the United States as of October 2022 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 03, 2026, from /statistics/1346902/feelings-horror-movies-united-states/
YouGov (@YouGovAmerica). "Leading feelings experienced when watching horror movies among adults in the United States as of October 2022." Chart. October 20, 2022. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 03, 2026. /statistics/1346902/feelings-horror-movies-united-states/
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YouGov (@YouGovAmerica). "Leading Feelings Experienced When Watching Horror Movies among Adults in The United States as of October 2022." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 20 Oct 2022, /statistics/1346902/feelings-horror-movies-united-states/
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