It is official – Scotland has the UK’s biggest horror fans, a new national survey by Showcase Cinema’s has revealed.
Nearly one in five (18%) Scottish people named scary movies as their favourite thing about Halloween, which was higher than any other region or nation.
Of the survery, Mark Barlow, the UK General Manager for Showcase Cinemas, said: “Horror movies continue to be extremely popular with our guests throughout the whole year, not just at Halloween, delivering so many iconic characters and moments.
Showcase Cinemas has been screening a selection of classic horror films on the big screen as part of their Spooky Season line up, and he added: “Our survey also revealed that scary movies are the UK’s favourite thing about Halloween, which is why we are screening some classic Halloween films in the lead up to the day itself, so our guests can enjoy spooky scenes on the big screen.”
9. The Ring (2002)
The Ring terrified hordes of film goers in the early 00's and continues to do so two decades later, with 7% of the vote. Photo: Dreamworks Pictures
10. It (2017)
With one of the scariest scenes in horror history (yes...that drain scene) it is no surprise to see Stephen King's Pennywise make an appearance in this list with 6% of the vote. Photo: LUIS ROBAYO