The ultimate data analysis of the horror genre.

Get under the skin of over 27,000 horror movies with the most detailed data-led insights ever compiled for both horror fans and industry professionals alike, including:

• The State of Horror Today. Definition of a horror movie, the current horror movie boom, global horror movie production, and the audience for horror movies.
• Production Trends. The number of horror movies made each year, their country of origin, and the percentage of horror movies in global movie production.
• Audience Demographics. The age breakdown of horror movie audiences, the gender split of viewers, and the social grade of cinema-goers who favour horror.
• Subgenres. A deep dive into eleven major horror subgenres including slashers, monsters, torment, gore, survival and more.
• Character and Cast Analysis. Insights into the age of characters in horror scripts, survival rates by billing position, and the gender and age of top-billed actors across decades.
• Plot Elements. Exploration of common story themes like survival, revenge, and redemption, along with the typical character arcs and transformations of heroes in horror movies.
• Violence, Weapons, and Deaths. A breakdown of the types of violence depicted, the most frequently used weapons, and analysis of accidental versus premeditated deaths in horror.
• Post-production and Technical Aspects. Insights into technical choices such as shot lengths, the use of 3D, aspect ratios and shooting formats.
• Titles and Naming Conventions. Analysis of trends in horror movie titles, common words and phrases used, and the rise of puns and playful word choices in modern titles.
• Objectionable Content. A look at levels of violence, sexual content, swearing, and drug use in horror films, as well as themes that have led to censorship or controversy.
• Festivals and Awards. The performance of horror films at major film festivals, including their Oscar nominations and wins, and how critical reception compares to audience reception.
• Cultural Impact. An exploration of the most frequently broadcast horror films, how horror is referenced in podcasts and popular media, and the films that have been spoofed or parodied in pop culture.

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