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 ...

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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 ...

Why is it that movies like the Smile series, overdone with graphic gore scenes and predictable jump scares, just don’t invoke the same fear as films more simply recorded on a mobile device?

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 ...

Dancing with the Stars professional dancer Jenna Johnson surprised fans in her recent videos, including a “jump scare” and ...

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 ...