Jump scares are a popular technique in horror cinema, but some movies rely on them too much, using them as a cheap way to scare audiences. Not all jump scares are created equal — some films ...

If you are petrified of jump scares and want to check out a movie, Where's the Jump? is certainly a detailed, helpful guide that outlines every scare, but I'm not sure it'll help you get over the ...

Are jump scares a modern invention or do they go back further? We give you a brief history of this important part of modern horror movies.

Horror games are made so much better by those moments that make the player jump out of their skin - and these are the best of the best.

Q. What’s a jump scare? A: A tactic bad movies use to scare human beings when the movie isn’t naturally scary. Q: Does The Forest qualify? A: Yes. The Forest, the feature debut of director ...

If you hate jump scares in scary movies, these horror films with no pop-up scares will be perfect to watch this Halloween.

Some horror movies have cemented their legacy for scaring viewers. So, here are the most frightening jump scares in horror movie history.

Mike Flanagan's latest horror series has a unique approach to jump scares that adds a lot to the plot.

You think the Marvel Cinematic Universe is complex? Try following the convoluted Conjuring-verse. It began in 2013 with The Conjuring, followed by a sequel and a potential third movie (possibly ...

Jump scares are universally fun and terrifying, but why? Haunted house designers, horror movie voice actors, and psychologists explain the effective tricks behind the tropes.