Considered a shortcut at best and, as the comments would suggest, cheap at worst, so real is the hate for jump scares that ...

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 ...

Alyssa Mertes Serio is a writer from the United States. She graduated from college with her Bachelor of Arts in English and Communications in 2014, and since then, has contributed to many digital ...

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 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 ...

It’s one of the most well-worn tricks in the horror handbook: An innocent victim is minding their own business, nothing happening, and then…something happens to make the watcher’s heart skip a beat.

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 ...

Rhianna Malas is a creative writer and essayist currently living in Melbourne, Australia. An RMIT alum, she has self produced a comic zine, and has written short stories and creative non-fiction ...