When The Jump Scare Is Actually Clever | Vanity Fair

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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 block in horror movies with one goal: catching the audience off guard and making them jolt. But what makes a good jump scare? Why do they feel so

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[insecuredesign]

The car jump scare in Haunting of Hill House immediately came to mind. It made me scream lol

[crazylike_afox]

Yeah this is the one that had me screaming lol.

[calliope1975]

That might be the single best jumpscare I've ever experienced. Told my friend to watch but didn't tell him which episode or when and it got him good too.

[writing]

Things rarely scared me but this one scene. It got me. The whole show was perfect, but the car scene. Damn.

[scriptedending]

Just rewatched this, and had forgotten that it happens - my husband and I both yelled and jumped, lol. It's very well placed and effective, and happens for a good reason!

[fraises]

It was the most and least scary. I jumped right out of my seat. But the reasons for it made me laugh kinda, such a little sister thing to do lmao.

[outpour]

came here to say this. it's SO effective.

[ladgertha]

i usually can predict when there's a jumpscare but ooooh boy I did not see that coming!

[coquettishkat]

i love that it was unexpected for the actresses too! lmao

[jgedlittlepill0]

first thing i thought of when i saw this post

[buries]

I'm surprised I saw it because I watched that show with my hands in front of my eyes lol.

[stormvandal]

came into this post to say this! i’ve rewatched that show three or four times now and it even got me on my second watch when i was expecting it. the first time i remember fully shrieking lmao.

[yousaidlog]

I can't remember ever screaming at something like that in my LIFE. I didn't even realize I was screaming and the noise startled me so much that I put my hands over my ears and was like "wait that was me omg"