A significant proportion of adults, more than half, claim that watching horror movies helps them to relax and unwind.

A survey of 2,000 film enthusiasts found that over half of horror fans choose to watch a horror movie when they need to de-stress, while 77% say that the genre helps them escape reality.

More than 41% of respondents enjoy watching horror films, with the genre experiencing a surge in popularity, as one in four fans discovered their passion for horror within the last three…