Nearly a third of American adults still fear the dark — and for many, Halloween season isn’t helping them sleep any better.

The survey, conducted by Talker Research for Avocado Green Mattress, examined how scary movies — particularly in the weeks leading up to Halloween — influence Americans’ fear of the dark.

Nearly a third of Americans still afraid of the dark

By the numbers:

A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults found that 29% admit they still have a fear of the dark — with men slightly more likely than women to report it (33% vs. 26%).

To ease their fears, a quarter of respondents (24%) sleep with a nightlight, while 10% leave the lights on all night — with men twice as likely as women to do so (15% vs. 7%). Another 11% still sleep with a stuffed animal or other comfort item.

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