Years before Disney came out with their magical hit in theaters, Adam Green created one of the most terrifying experiences moviegoers will ever witness at a ski resort. Frozen (2010) has been called Jaws (1975)  in the snow for it’s intense imagery and thrills that keep you on the edge of your seat. But how would our subject’s pulse be affected by the panic and dread this movie creates? Keep reading for the chilling results.

Test Subject: Leah

Age : 35

Gender: Female

Resting HR: 60bpm

Fears: Spiders

ANALYSIS:

Like the initial flurries of a blizzard, the film began slowly, introducing the main characters and establishing their roles. There were no quick spikes in our subject’s heart-rate which would signify any stereotypical jump-scares at the opening of the movie. Instead, we saw a gradual incline through the first thirty plus minutes. However, all that changes when a disturbing sequence at 39:50 raised our subject’s pulse to 89bpm. As the revelation of our characters torture revealed itself, the film gripped onto our subject’s heart keeping it elevated for most of the middle build. The tension let up only once during the finale and then we saw her peak heart-rate of 96bpm at one hour and fourteen minutes. Another jolt above 90bpm increased the film’s overall average making up for the slow building beginning.

CONCLUSION:

Some viewers may not consider this movie horror but the sense of despair in a real-world situation was enough to create an intense reaction in our subject. The high peaks racing toward the end of the film provided us with evidence that dramas as well as thrillers can be equally horrifying. And while you may burn off more calories actually skiing, this film provides enough stress to burn off more than a tasty frozen treat, such as a bowl of ice cream! (250cal.)

Resting HR: 60bpm

Walking HR: 70-78bpm

Average HR during the film : 80bpm

Peak HR: 96bpm

Calories burned: 252

**FearScale reports on Heart-Rate monitoring but at times may take into account story structure, acting or plot when compiling the following results**