Jump scares are those moments in films where everything has gone quiet and dark, and a sudden sound or movement jolts you out of your seat. Jump scares can provide cheap thrills or genuine frights, but no matter how they’re used, they’re always entertaining. Some horror filmmakers abhor the tactic and instead focus on building

Jump scares are one of the oldest tricks in horror films. They’re those moments when everything goes quiet and dark, and you’re suddenly jolted out of your seat. Jump scares can be cheap thrills or genuine frights, but no matter how they’re used, they’re definitely entertaining. Some horror filmmakers abhor the tactic and instead focus