He also grew up to write the novel “Psycho,” the source for the movie with a jump scare so effective it transformed, for many, the experience of taking a shower. Jump scares are considered the ...

At this point, you feel confidently prepared for the inevitable, maybe even lazy, “jump scare” about to take place on screen. The killer leaps from a closet, hatchet in hand, as the actor ...

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 ...