Horror Movie Health Warning: They Really Do Curdle Your Blood

Horror movies really do curdle your blood. A Dutch study has found that watching a scary movie lifts the level of protein factor VIII, which contributes to blood clotting.

The “bloodcurdling” horror film has long been an advertising staple in the movie industry, alerting fans to the most gruesome Hollywood releases. And now, thanks to a group of enterprising if tongue-in-cheek researchers, the effect has been proven as a medical reality. Read more