Then BAM! It’s the classic jump scare. This staple of horror movies, when done well, is instantly memorable. With Times film writers, filmmakers and stars weighing in, we ranked the 25 jump ...

Jason has certainly had his scary moments ... Narrator: Who has a PhD in horror. McKendry: So, jump scares are based on kind of a theory of what fear is. Fear is kind of the buildup.

Survival horror relies on keeping players on ... In that vein, these scary games get their jump scares right. Updated by November 8, 2024, by Michael Llewellyn: Video games have a way of drawing ...

Do you have the nerve to relive those moments that made you toss your popcorn and shield your eyes? WhatCulture is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher ...

Ash, Josh and Kirsten discuss all the best and worst jump scares from your favourite horror movies. WhatCulture is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher.

You won’t have much time to relax during these nerve-shredding horror movies ... techniques used by filmmakers is the humble ...

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 ...

A hulking figure that can pick up people and put them on meat hooks as easy as pie, he made chainsaws scary. The jump scare at night in the original film is such an effective out-of-nowhere scare that ...