A New Study Shows That Wyomingites Love Scary Movies

Horror movies have come a long way since the first one in 1896. Since it was initially made in French, the film goes by a few different names after being translated.

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The French title is 'Le Manoir du Diable,' also known in English as "The Haunted Castle" or "The House of the Devil."

Like a horror movie plot, the film disappeared for 81 years before being rediscovered in 1977. By then, the genre was in full swing, and movies like "The Birds," "Rosemary's Baby," "The Exorcist," "Carrie," and "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" had all been made.

For some odd reason, movies like these are appealing to Wyomingites.

A new study by Hello Millions.com suggests that people in Wyoming love horror flicks. Maybe it's because of Wyoming's spooky history, stories of haunted mountains, legendary tales of spirits, or the relationship with dinosaurs, but horror movies are at the top of the list for people in The Cowboy State.

A spokesperson for the site said:

Horror films tend to have more timeless appeal because they often depict a manifestation of enduring societal fears, from supernatural threats to brutal violence to psychological horror, allowing them to stay relevant across generations and time periods. Horror also tends to have a cult following with many people tuning in to every new release. Thriller films may have more longevity due to their often fast-paced nature, shock factor, and intriguing suspense that appeals to a variety of audiences

Take a look at the graph below. The horror movie genre takes the top spot pretty handily.

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