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A new poll has revealed that 59% of people in Wales watch horror films to de-stress, with 82% using them to escape from reality.
29 OCTOBER, 2024 | Dead Chill. New research reveals that horror films are the go-to stress reliever for over half of Welsh people (59%).
Beavertown rolls out the ‘Dead Carpet’ at Londonās iconic Prince Charles Cinema to launch their week of immersive Halloween film screenings, with horror legends like Frankenstein and Dracula taking to the red carpet in spooky, high-fashion looks.
A survey of film buffs, commissioned by Beavertown, found that 3 in 10 (31%) of those living in Wales watch horror films when they need something to cheer them up, while 82% say they provide an escape from reality.
According to the survey, the genre is also seeing a clear rise in popularity ā on average, people in Wales watch 38 horror films a year, with 54% saying that the number of horror films they watch increases during October.
Beavertown celebrated this nationwide obsession with Halloween films with a spine-chilling ‘Dead Carpet’ event at London’s Prince Charles Cinema. Horror icons like Dracula, Frankenstein, and the Bride of Frankenstein strutted down a blood-red carpet, marking the launch of “Beavertown Screamings” ā a week-long marathon of horror classics from October 23rd to 31st.
Beavertown rolls out the ‘Dead Carpet’ at Londonās iconic Prince Charles Cinema to launch their week of immersive Halloween film screenings, with horror legends like Frankenstein and Dracula taking to the red carpet in spooky, high-fashion looks.
The study also revealed what keeps horror fans coming back for more. For 44% of Welsh people, it’s the thrill and suspense that make horror films so appealing, while 34% can’t get enough of the storytelling and plot twists, and 32% love the scares and jumps.
When it comes to how Wales residents like to watch horror films, there’s no one-size-fits-all. While 25% enjoy the thrill of watching horror alone, 39% prefer the comfort of company to share the suspense.
As for what makes a great horror flick for Welsh people, psychological fear (53%), creepy atmospheres (44%), and paranormal entities (29%) were the most popular elements.
Beavertown rolls out the ‘Dead Carpet’ at Londonās iconic Prince Charles Cinema to launch their week of immersive Halloween film screenings, with horror legends like Frankenstein and Dracula taking to the red carpet in spooky, high-fashion looks.
In terms of all-time greatest horror films according to the Welsh,Ā The Silence of the Lambs (1991), Scream (1996), Paranormal Activity (2007), and The Shining (1980)Ā topped the list.
A Beavertown spokesperson says, “Halloween and horror have always been a huge part of our DNA and this year we wanted to take it to the next level by truly celebrating the nation’s love for all things spooky in cinema.”
“With our special screening, we are combining that passion with immersive out-of-this-world experiences that bring horror to life in the best possible way.”
Beavertown rolls out the ‘Dead Carpet’ at Londonās iconic Prince Charles Cinema to launch their week of immersive Halloween film screenings, with horror legends like Frankenstein and Dracula taking to the red carpet in spooky, high-fashion looks.
Tickets for the Beavertown Screamings Event are available now and can be purchasedĀ here.
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