The Horror Movie Report

The most comprehensive case study of the horror genre ever. The horror genre dissected, analysed​ and laid bare. Using data on every horror film ever made, a data-driven dive into everything from development, production and distribution to recoupment and profitability.

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What’s inside The Horror Movie Report

The report is over 400 pages of facts, stats, graphs and charts looking at all aspects of horror movies, including:

  1. Horror Audiences

    Age, gender, and cinema attendance trends

  2. Subgenres

    Prevalence of eleven major horror subgenres

  3. Script Origins

    Source material, adaptations, and script trends

  4. Cast

    Actors, characters, gender balance, and representation

  5. Crew

    Writers, producers, directors and more

  6. Budgets

    Breakdown of horror movie budgets

  7. Financials

    Income and costs of horror movies

  8. Box Office

    Revenue, ticket sales, and trends

  9. Profitability

    What types of horror make money

  10. Other Income

    Soundtrack, merchandising and live cinema.

  11. Film Festivals

    The best festivals for horror films and filmmakers

  12. Post Production

    3D technology, special effects, and visual effects

  13. Posters and Marketing

    Poster designs, marketing campaigns, and audience response

  14. Objectionable Content

    Sex, drug, swearing and violence

  15. Cultural Impact

    Critics, podcasts, spoofs and more