Jump scares can be gimmicks, but there are plenty of classic horror films from the 1970s that used the technique effectively.

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 ...

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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.

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Since 2014, the number of jump scares per minute of movie magic has fallen precipitously. Why are horror filmmakers turning away from jump scares? The Department of Data combed the "Where's the Jump" ...

Everyone's seen that "Relaxing Car Ride" clip—the one that looks harmless at first, with soft music and a quiet stretch of road, until a screaming face suddenly flashes across the screen. It was one ...