57% of Sign Pros Say “Thanks, But No Thanks” to Scary Movies and TV Shows

QUESTION:

Do you like “scary” movies or television shows?

Yes: 43%

I find it fun to experience the feeling of fear and potential threat in a safe place with no actual threat. And the inevitable “what would you do?” conversation that always follows a scary movie. — Russell Toynes, Studio Dzo, Austin, TX
A well done scary movie is a bit of an adrenaline rush … a good jolt of “I didn’t see that coming!” is a thrill. — Carl Heinlein, Cincinnati Custom Signs, Cincinnati
I have always been huge into fright. I watch tons of horror and paranormal films. I do paranormal investigations as a hobby, as well. — Mieke Myrick, Front Range Signarama, Westminster, CO
My wife forced me to watch horror movies until I liked them. — Rick Ream, Media 1, Sanford, FL

No: 57%

Why should I have heart palpitations over fictional events? Why should I entertain myself with gruesome situations and gore? — Larry Mitchell, SignChef, El Dorado Hills, CA
The scariest movie I will watch is Ghostbusters. — Bobby Lynett, PA Signs, Scranton, PA
I get nightmares. — Tish Scialampo, Absolute Sign Inc., Los Alamitos, CA
I’m a big baby. — Geoff Orlick, Quality Designs Ltd., Campbell River, BC, Canada
Used to … but no longer find them entertaining. — Corey Perez, Ad Art, Flower Mound, TX
I know people that clutter their brains with these Hollywood images. They are the same people who are afraid to take their trash to the curb after dark. — Jerry Clark, Sign Design of Westline, Westline, PA

QUESTION:

Halloween is becoming more popular every year, especially among adults. Where does Halloween rank among your favorite holidays?

Most favorite
9%
2nd most favorite
10%
3rd most favorite
15%
4th most favorite
21%
Other (not a favorite, don’t rank favorites, for children)
45%

QUESTION:

What, if anything, do you do to celebrate Halloween? (Check all that apply.)

Participate in trick-or-treating
28%
Decorate shop and/or home
39%
Wear a costume
26%
Attend Halloween-specific party
32%
Nothing
35%
Other (sell decals, carving contest, charity competition)
14%

One Quick Question:

What is your most “terrifying” business concern heading into Halloween?

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