Out of all the age brackets, Gen Z consumers were the most likely to watch horror movies or TV shows, with a total of 91 percent of them doing so. That share dropped with age - as a matter of fact, less than 60 percent of Boomers claimed to do the same.
Share of consumers who watch horror movies or TV shows worldwide in 2024, by generation
Characteristic
Share of respondents
Gen Z
91%
Millennials
87%
Gen X
76%
Boomers
58%
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