As Halloween approaches, it’s getting scary out there. But, surprisingly, it’s not as jump-scary as it used to be. Since 2014, the number of jump scares cranked out by Hollywood has fallen ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook “This is particularly important to me because I hate jump scares and I think they are the worst,” ...

When the camera hovers over a pitch-black room and the soundtrack has gone silent for a bit too long, most audiences already know what's coming. The sudden rush of a jump scare is a type of fear, and ...

The Insidious franchise's latest film was released last July, and fans geared up for another movie full of ethereal worlds and terrifying demons. Insidious: The Red Door essentially passes the ...

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To date, and probably forever, jump scares remain one of the most vehemently scrutinized genre tropes. And why not? Jump scares are as crucial a stitch in the fabric of horror films as slashers and ...

In the modern era, those wanting to watch the latest new movies can check online to learn everything they need to know about them, but did you know that there are also helpful sites specifically ...

Mark Hamill recounted his first time watching Carrie with a pang of regret. He never felt the full impact of the ending's jump scare because he was briefly distracted. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly ...