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 ...

Charming Holiday is a news article writer from the United States. He is a former cultural policy advisor who has turned his focus to his lifelong passion of gaming. He lived and worked in South Korea ...

What are the key parts to making any film terrifying? Some mostly say it's the suspense, atmosphere, or build-up; others might say it's the performances. But a major component, and one so synonymous ...

Spooky season came early for a curious pup watching a jump scare video, footage posted online in August shows. Footage here was published by Georgia-resident Quinshawndra Handspike, and shows her ...

The second installment of the Final Destination franchise continues the theme of escaping death’s design. A group of survivors cheats death in a massive highway pileup as one of them foresees it.

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 ...

Stellan Skarsgård, who recently played a prominent role in Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value, got a jarring surprise from his ...

Some people watch horror movies for a fright on Halloween, but Ree Drummond got a jump scare in real life recently. The host of The Pioneer Woman took to Instagram on Wednesday, Oct. 30, to share a ...