Freddy Krueger Voted Most Iconic Horror Antagonist In Halloween Survey

• Freddy Krueger named the most iconic horror film antagonist in a survey of 2,000 Americans.

Freddy Krueger named the most iconic horror film antagonist in a survey of 2,000 Americans.

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In a recent survey conducted by streaming platform Plex and OnePoll, Freddy Krueger was chosen as the most iconic horror film antagonist, just in time for Halloween. The survey, which involved 2,000 Americans with streaming subscriptions, revealed that 54% of respondents favored the nightmare-inducing character, followed by Chucky (39%), Ghostface (34%), and Jack Torrance (31%).

Surprisingly, despite its popularity, 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' did not top the list of the most iconic horror movies. Instead, 'Friday the 13th' claimed the title (41%), followed by 'Carrie' (35%) and 'An American Werewolf in London' (33%).

The survey also distinguished between 'spooky' and 'scary' content preferences, with 60% of respondents favoring spooky movies that are eerie and sinister over truly scary ones. Spooky content lovers were more likely to form new friendships over their shared interest in the genre compared to those who preferred scary content.

Additionally, the survey found that fictional horror films and shows were perceived as scarier than true crime content by both spooky and scary content enthusiasts.

Interestingly, 75% of Americans had their first encounter with horror films when they were 13 years old or younger, with a majority watching their first horror movie without parental permission.

The survey indicated that enjoying horror has become a generational tradition, as 68% of parents reported that their children had asked to watch scary movies. Some popular choices among kids included 'Friday the 13th,' 'Halloween,' 'An American Werewolf in London,' 'A Nightmare on Elm Street,' and 'Insidious.'

Overall, the survey highlighted the enduring appeal of Halloween-esque content, which brings people together, from classic to new Halloween movies.