Filmmaker Mike Flanagan knows how to craft a scare. So, when he praises a film’s ability to terrify, we stand up and take ...

While atmospheric horror is still popular, the kind of jump scares in this 83-year-old classic are nearly obsolete today, but deserve to return.

As long as horror movies have existed, they've all figured out different ways to scare the viewer. Be it by building a slow sense of dread over time that culminates in an anxiety-fueled climax, or by ...

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 ...

Horror film aficionados, rejoice! Spooky season is upon us, which means a bevy of new thrillers, slashers and monster features. Including a Stephen King classic and a found-footage gem, these are a ...

The moments leading to a video game jump scare can feel like a bow gradually getting tense. A long, obscure corridor with a door waiting at the end is enough to set the scene. The sudden rattle ...

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.

Paranormal Activity, one of the most recognizable franchises in modern horror, is about to do something none of the others ...

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 ...

Horror games don’t necessarily need jump scares or blatant frights to keep you on the edge of your seat. By embracing atmosphere, storytelling, and psychological tension, developers can create ...