Special effects make Harry Potter monsters scarier

Today's children are more frightened of villains from movies like Harry Potter than traditional baddies.

A new survey reveals they are also more scared of the dark than previous generations.

The research says special effects has made film monsters more realistic.

Two out of every three children under 10 admitted being scared of the dark, according to the Powergen survey.

Psychologist Dr Aric Sigman said: "Today's children have grown up having their monsters spelled out for them.

"Widespread exposure to high-paced, continuous, entertainment has produced a generation that has lost its sense of make-believe."