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 ...

What is a “jumpscare”? Well, if you live in a home without teenagers to explain it to you, it’s the thing that happens when you’re watching a horror movie and some abrupt sound, image, or other bump ...

In horror fandom circles, movies with a lot of jump scares are often sneered at. Some consider jump scares a cheap way to make viewers feel fear, and many modern horrors have spurred the practice in ...