We know that most people say they enjoy horror, but there's still a sizeable chunk of the population  somewhere between a quarter and a third  who say they don't like the stuff (Clasen et al., 2024).

People seek horror entertainment for thrill and adventure, but studies have found mental health benefits in viewing scary movies, including stress release, managing real-life fears, and gradually reducing the impact of stressors through exposure to danger and fear in a controlled environment.