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 ...

The floor creaks, the music turns ominous and an uneasy quiet sets in. Then BAM! It’s the classic jump scare. This staple of horror movies, when done well, is instantly memorable. With Times ...

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 ...

Jump-scares have been a staple of horror for almost as long as the genre has existed. And yet, it's one of the hardest filming techniques to execute effectively, as more often than not these ...

Jenna Johnson surprised DWTS fans in a recent video appearance. Pic credit: ABC Dancing with the Stars professional dancer Jenna Johnson surprised fans in her recent ...

At this point, you feel confidently prepared for the inevitable, maybe even lazy, “jump scare” about to take place on screen. The killer leaps from a closet, hatchet in hand, as the actor ...

But for a player, it came across basically as a jump scare no matter how we utilized it, whether it was through this story narrative reason or for gameplay reasons." After all, no matter the ...

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Ilona Maher told fans she was sorry about a “jump scare” that might have frightened some before her Dancing with the Stars performance during Week 5. The latest themed show was Disney Night ...

But why do it in the first place? Was it for a simple jump scare? It seems it goes deeper than that, as Rowly explains, "Thematically, story-wise, they're meant to be like a psychological attack ...