With Times film writers, filmmakers and stars weighing in, we ranked the 25 jump scares that still get us every time. WARNING This article contains spoilers and may include intense scenes that ...

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But it’s a scene that you, the viewer, know all too well. At this point, you feel confidently prepared for the inevitable, maybe even lazy, “jump scare” about to take place on screen.

From 1942's jump scare pioneer 'Cat People' to more recent films like 'It' and 'Smile,' here's everything you need to know about the craft behind the horror technique and its need for constant ...