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I thought I had heard everything. Scientists from the University of Westminster have determined that watching scary movies can help you lose weight. The calories that you burn are equal to a half hour walk.

Dr Richard Mackenzie, a metabolism specialist at the University of Westminster, said: "It is the release of fast-acting adrenaline, produced during short bursts of intense stress, or in this case, fear, which is known to lower the appetite, increase the basal metabolic rate and ultimately burn a higher level of calories."

The best films to fight the fat are:

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The Shining - burns 184 calories

Jaws - burns 161 calories

The Exorcist - burns 158 calories

Alien - burns 152 calories

Saw - burns 133 calories

A Nightmare on Elm Street - burns 118 calories

Paranormal Activity - burns 111 calories

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre - burns 107 calories

The Blair Witch Project - burns 105 calories

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I think I'd rather take a walk in the fresh air, but it's nice to know that during bad weather (such as Hurricane Sandy!) watching a scary film can help you stay in shape.