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Frighten the Calories Away
Introduction
Watching horror movies can help burn calories.
90-minute horror movie ≈ 113 calories
(similar to a 30-minute walk).
Examples of Calories Burn
Jaws – 161 calories
The Exorcist – 158 calories
The Shining – 184 calories
Warnings and Conclusions
People with heart conditions or anxiety should avoid horror movies.
Entertainment and fitness can go hand in hand
(topic worth exploring).
Not a replacement for regular physical exercise.
How Horror Movies Burn
(Specific Movies)
Slow-buliding tension:
Builds dread and puts the body in a state of alertness.
Jump scares:
Sudden moments that can raise heart rates and create tension.
Adrenaline effects: Reduces appetite, increases metabolism.
Research Findings
Study by University of Westminster
Measured participants’ oxygen intake, carbon dioxide output, heart rates.
Watching horror movies → adrenaline release → increase metabolism → calorie burn