Sinister hailed as the "scariest movie ever made" according to new study

At least according to this year's Science of Scare study.
Text: Marcus Persson
Published 2025-10-19

As we edge ever closer to Halloween and the seasonal darkness creeps in. It is only natural that we cosy up more often on the sofa, hug a blanket or two and watch more horror movies. We all have our favourites of course. But on a scientific level, what horror movie is the scariest ever made? According to this year's edition of Science of Scare the answer to that question is: Sinister.

Using various equipment, including heart rate monitors and pulse trackers. The study concluded that Sinister topped the charts, both in average as well as peak heart rate. Thus making it, at least scientifically, the scariest movie ever made.

According to the study, the top ten scariest movies ever made are:


Sinister
Host
Skinamarink
Insidious
The Conjuring
Hereditary
Smile 2
Smile
The Exorcism of Emily Rose
Talk to Me


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