Love them or hate them, jump scares are a big part of horror movies. They pretty much contribute to the scare factor of the film.
If you happen to really hate them but would like to brave a scary movie, there is actually a way that you can prepare for the jump scares. Specifically, there is a website you can head to to check how many jump scares a particular movie has at what times to expect them.
Let us tell you more about the website known as Where's the Jump?.
Where's the Jump? Website
As previously mentioned, Where's the Jump? is pretty much a database of jump scares. It records how many jump scares are in a movie or TV series and tells you at what time to expect each of them. Aside from that, it actually describes what each jump scare is.
Jump scares are classified as either major or minor and a total count for each is provided as well.
Where's the Jump? also provides other basic information about each movie in their database, including director, runtime, rating, links to reviews, and whether or not you can stream it on Netflix.
Examples of Horror Movies in the Where's the Jump? Database
Wondering which horror movies have made it to Where's the Jump? and just how many jump scares do they have? Here are some examples:
'Carrie'
One of the most iconic horror films of all time, "Carrie" was released in 1976. The movie, which stars Sissy Spacek, in the titular role, focuses on a teenager who is pushed to the brink by her mother as well as the bullying she receives in school.
Believe it or not, "Carrie" only has one jump scare and it is considered by Where's the Jump? as a major one. If you are wondering at what point into the movie you should expect it, it is at the one hour, 36th minute mark.
'The Conjuring'
The first of two James Wan movies you will find on this list, "The Conjuring" was released in 2013 and started what eventually became known as "The Conjuring Universe" franchise. The story of this horror film follows Ed and Lorraine Warren, who are actually real-life paranormal investigators, as they work on the case of the Perro family.
Per Where's the Jump, "The Conjuring" has a total of 12 jump scares. Only three are considered major jump scares and the rest are considered minor.
'Insidious'
Directed by James Wan and released in 2010, "Insidious" is the first movie in the franchise of the same name. It follows the story of a couple whose son is in a comatose state and becomes a vessel for paranormal entities.
According to Where's the Jump?, "Insidious" has a total of 24 jump scares. 10 of these are classified as major, while the remaining 14 are minor.
