If you're not a fan of jump scares, you can still get a hefty dose of terror and dread by checking out these outstanding ...

The brain has evolved to interpret these irregular sounds as potential danger, triggering that instinctive “fight or flight” response. It’s the reason the screeching violins in the movie “Psycho” or ...

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.

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 ...

Lorraine is seated at the kitchen table with her son, Josh. Josh’s wife, Renai has been plagued by ghostly visions since her son’s coma, and Lorraine is there to buttress the anecdotes. She’s had ...

Chris Messina is slightly underused in the role of the grieving father. But one new patient throws the Harpers’ fragile harmony off-kilter. Lester Billings (David Dastmalchian, perfectly chilling in ...

Patrick is a former corporate drone who has a healthy obsession with current and classic cinema. He also harbors an unhealthy obsession with The Real Housewives franchise. The quality of a horror ...

An HR advisor with a background in recruitment and HRIS functions, with a passion for video games and writing. Oliver grew up playing Call of Duty with his siblings and has garnered 1000s of hours ...

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 ...

Spoiler Alert: This list contains spoilers for multiple TV shows.Jump scares have become so ingrained in the horror genre that it's hard to imagine the genre without them. They're crucial, in a sense.