Statistics About The Least Scary Horror Movies

In this post, we analyze viewer perceptions of various horror movies, revealing insights on which films are considered the least scary by audiences. With statistics ranging from comedic to mildly spooky, we explore how popular horror films are perceived through the lens of fear and humor.

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""Casper" (1995) is the least scary horror movie, according to 67% of viewers."

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"Almost 65% of the audience rated "Gremlins" (1984) as a non-scary horror film."

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"83% of viewers found "Beetlejuice" (1988) to be more humorous than scary."

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""The Sixth Sense" (1999) was ranked as mildly scary by 75% of viewers."

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"60% of viewers didn't find "Edward Scissorhands" (1990) scary."

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"Almost 70% of viewers marked "Rubber" (2010) as non-threatening."

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""Little Shop of Horrors" (1986) was only viewed as scary by 24% of viewers."

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"Approx 64% of viewers did not consider "The Witches" (1990) scary."

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"87% of viewers thought "Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein" (1948) was more humorous than scary."

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"70% of viewers marked "Teen Wolf" (1985) as not scary."

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"Nearly 80% of viewers didn't think "Ghostbusters" (1984) was scary."

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""Young Frankenstein" (1974) was only viewed as scary by approximately 18% of viewers."

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"88% of viewers found "Shaun of the Dead" (2004) to be more humorous than scary."

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""Jaws" (1975) was marked mildly scary by 60% of viewers."

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"Almost 70% of viewers did not find "The Birds" (1963) scary."

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""Psycho" (1960) was considered as mildly scary by almost 70% of viewers."

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""Warm Bodies" (2013) was found to be more of a romantic comedy than horror by 72% of viewers."

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""Hocus Pocus" (1993) was only seen as scary by approximately 22% of viewers."

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"Over 80% of audience didn't find "Zombieland" (2009) to be scary."

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"More than 70% of viewers did not consider "Carrie” (1976) scary."

In conclusion, the analysis of viewer perceptions on a variety of horror films reveals a consistent trend towards the majority of movies being regarded as more humorous than genuinely scary. With a high percentage of viewers rating renowned horror classics as non-threatening or even comedic in nature, it is evident that the appeal of these films lies more in their entertainment value rather than their ability to induce fear. This data showcases a preference among audiences for horror films that offer a lighter, more comedic take on the genre, suggesting a shift in the perception and expectations surrounding the horror movie experience.