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 ...

which makes their startle responses to the jump scare bigger. But that startle also immediately pulls them out of that narrative world, so they can reappraise it as benign," said Hye-Knudsen.

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 ...

Dancing with the Stars pro Jenna Johnson surprised fans with a "jump scare" soon after shutting down pregnancy speculation.

The scare - the payoff - can come suddenly in the form of a jump-scare if you want. The problem with a lot of jump-scares is they come without context, but using this method the player is already ...

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 ...

As such, Dead Space is firmly in the survival horror camp. There’s also gore, jump scares, psychological horror, disturbing images, and more here. This one’s definitely scary. Silent Hill 2 is ...

Heretic—a horror thriller starring Hugh Grant in an atypical villain role—is earning high praise from critics. Heretic plays in previews Thursday before opening in theaters nationwide on Friday.