Every Gen X girl knows the rules: bathroom lights off, mirror foggy, name said three times. Sometimes it was five. Sometimes ...

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 ...

Halloween doesn’t have to mean sleepless nights and jump scares. For families with young kids or adults who prefer their frights with a side of fun, there’s a whole world of spooky-but-not-scary ...

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 ...

It’s officially spooky time, which means haunted houses, jump scares, and a little bit of mischief around every corner. Some people are getting their pumpkins ready, others are queuing up horror ...

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.

In the season of glowing pumpkins, silly costumes and candy-induced stomachaches, various locations throughout the Valley swarm with tourists hoping to stumble upon something eerie or mysterious to do ...