65% of Americans Saw Their First Horror Movie Before They Were 11 Years Old

If your interest in horror started when you were a kid, chances are you still can’t get enough.

A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults who celebrate Halloween revealed more than two-thirds (68%) of Americans polled enjoyed horror movies when they were a child, and that number still holds strong at 73% today.

In fact, almost two-thirds (65%) saw their first horror movie before they were 11 years old and another 60% agree that watching your first scary movie at a slumber party is a right of passage.

But as adults, supernatural and paranormal movies (43%), along with psychological thrillers (40%) and slasher flicks (30%) tend to be fan favorites.

A vast majority (84%) of respondents agree that scary movies are a staple of the Halloween season.

During the “spooky season,” Americans average watching five different scary movies, though 23% will enjoy 10 or more.

Almost half (46%) indulge in scary movies to get themselves into “spooky season mode,” while 43% will give themselves a fright for the sake of tradition.

Still, almost one-third (29%) admit that horror is their favorite genre, no matter the season.