Study ranks Sinister as the scariest horror movie based on heart rate data

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A new study has identified the scariest horror movie based on viewers' heart rates. The Science of Scare study measures heart rate variations while volunteers watch horror films, ranking them by their impact. This year, Scott Derrickson's 2012 film Sinister topped the list with a scare score of 96. It caused heart rates to rise significantly, peaking at 131 beats per minute. The 2020 film Host was the runner-up with a score of 95. Notable films like The Conjuring 2 and Paranormal Activity did not make the top 10. The study focuses on modern films, with classics like Scream and Saw falling outside the top 20.


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