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 building ...

As part of Horror Week 2025, we sat down with a bunch of talented filmmakers to discuss the future of horror filmmaking and how the rise of immersive video might make frights and jump scares more ...

The effectiveness of jump scares in a horror movie relies on many factors, especially atmosphere. Just shoving a shocking image in the face of the viewers might terrify them for a moment, but it won't ...

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 film ...

Narrator: This is the reveal of the witch in 2013's "The Conjuring." Compare that to this reveal of Jason in "Jason Takes Manhattan." The first one is much scarier, but don't just take my word for it.

For horror enthusiasts, any movie that gets their hearts pounding like a racehorse and makes them jump from their seats takes the cake. Most of the time, horror movies rely on jump scares to inject ...