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 ...

As Halloween approaches, it’s getting scary out there. But, surprisingly, it’s not as jump-scary as it used to be. Since 2014, the number of jump scares cranked out by Hollywood has fallen ...

The Insidious franchise's latest film was released last July, and fans geared up for another movie full of ethereal worlds and terrifying demons. Insidious: The Red Door essentially passes the ...

What are the key parts to making any film terrifying? Some mostly say it's the suspense, atmosphere, or build-up; others might say it's the performances. But a major component, and one so synonymous ...

One of the most criticized tropes of horror films is the jump scare. It's become a lazy tool in modern horror, a way to make the audience react against their will by causing a physical reaction that ...

Alyssa Mertes Serio is a writer from the United States. She graduated from college with her Bachelor of Arts in English and Communications in 2014, and since then, has contributed to many digital ...

Still Wakes the Deep traps you on an oil rig with an eerie Lovecraftian horror—not a situation anyone wants to be in. But how scary is it? Does Still Wakes the Deep have jump scares? Does Still Wakes ...

Robbie has been an avid gamer for well over 20 years. During that time, he's watched countless franchises rise and fall. He's a big RPG fan but dabbles in a little bit of everything. Writing about ...