Appearing in everything from psychological thrillers to horror comedies, slasher flicks, and even PG-13-rated scary movies, jump scares are a prolific feature of horror cinema due to not only ...

Even the most frightening horror movies have moments that fall flat. Find out which scenes deliver jump scares that aren't actually scary.

These are the most heart-pounding horror movie jump scares guaranteed to make you flinch — or worse — this Halloween and beyond.

Jump scares always get me, but I never really stay scared after watching horror movies. Insidious is the exception, and I found myself being creeped out for days after.

Context is everything, though—jump scares can be a valid device in horror if it doesn't feel like the only thing the creators are throwing at you.

15 unforgettable horror movie jump scares From the original Cat People to Alien to Smile, we're tracing the history of a favorite horror film tactic ...

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A mix of cinematic build-up, sonic tension, play on expectations and intent to scare, the jump scare is a classic building block in horror movies with one goal: catching the audience off guard and ...

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Horror movie jump scares are dying as filmmakers ditch the fright tactic in newer spooky films.