Horror fans are sharing which scary movie they watched first, and Scream, Alien, and Nightmare on Elm Street are top choices

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What's your favorite (first) scary movie?

Drew Barrymore as Casey in 1996's original Scream.
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There is an important moment in any horror fan's life when they go to watch their first ever scary movie, but what title did you choose to kick-start your horror journey?

One horror buff took to Reddit to ask this very question, "What was your first horror movie?" adding, "Mine was Scream." It sounds like the 1996 Wes Craven slasher was a starting point for many other genre fans, with another Reddit user replying, "Mine was Scream as well. I initially had no interest in horror whatsoever until I watched this movie. Now I am obsessed with the genre. But this is still my all-time fave."

Megan Garside
Junior Social Media Editor, GamesRadar+

I'm the Junior Social Media Editor here at GamesRadar+, handling all of Total Film's social platforms. However, I also write, covering all things film and TV for the site's entertainment section. I joined GamesRadar+ in 2023 and have been here ever since. I previously worked in communications after graduating with an MA in journalism. In my spare time, you can find me binging horror movies or getting lost in a cosy little game on my Switch.

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