It’s the classic jump scare. This staple of horror movies ... then to get a buzz saw to the face.” — Maya Salam A bedroom door slowing creaking open. The scuffling of what sounds like ...

If you've ever seen a horror film, you've likely experienced a jump scare. A mix of cinematic build-up, sonic tension, play on expectations and intent to scare, the jump scare is a classic ...

Aarhus University researchers in Denmark have put up a theory that explains why jump scares frequently cause anxiety to transform into laughing. Under the direction of Marc Hye-Knudsen ...

The problem with a lot of jump-scares is they come without context ... who reacts authentically to the dangers he is forced to face, and the right mix of script, sound and voice acting was ...

There were minimal jump scares, most of the people popping ... from THE WALLS. They had very scary faces, and then there were actors engaging in super-loud activities that caused the monsters ...

From 1942's jump scare pioneer 'Cat People' to more recent films like 'It' and 'Smile,' here's everything you need to know about the craft behind the horror technique and its need for constant ...