Brits choose their 10 scariest film and TV moments – but which is the most feared?

WHAT TV or film moment did you find the most scary?

A survey of Brits has found that the classics are still the best, despite the recent success of films like Stephen King’s IT.

The research by ScS revealed the top ten scariest moments, with only two coming from the past ten years.

Psycho, Nightmare on Elm Street and UK favourite Doctor Who all made the top ten when it comes to spooking the nation – but what was number one?

Here’s a countdown of the top ten…

10 – The Sixth Sense (1999) – The line “I see dead people” – 5%

9 – The X Files (1996) – ‘Home’ an episode in which a deformed baby’s body is found buried in a baseball field – 5%

8 – Twin Peaks (1990) – Maddy’s vision of the demon BOB stalking her – 5%

7 – Doctor Who (1963) – The Daleks first appearance – 6%

6 – IT (2017) – The scene in which Georgie Denbrough meets the terrifying Pennywise the first and last time – 6%

5 – Doctor Who (2007) – ‘Blink’ an episode about killer statues that move when you’re not looking at them – 7%

4 –The Silence of the Lambs (1991) – Hannibal Lector`s first encounter with Clarice Starling – 11%

3 – A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) – The scene when Freddy murders Tina in her dream – 12%

2 – Psycho (1962) – the dramatic murder of Marion Crane as she takes a shower – 16%

1 – The Exorcist (1973) – When possessed child Regan’s head spins 360-degrees – 20%