Sometimes, it's not about atmosphere in a horror game — it's about the perfect time to ambush you with a jump scare.

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 ...

An exclusive clip from 'The Mortuary Assistant' brings the cult horror video game back to life in a film adaptation that ...

For horror enthusiasts, any movie that gets their hearts pounding like a racehorse and makes them jump from their seats takes the cake. Most of the time, horror movies rely on jump scares to inject ...

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 ...

These fantastic jump scares provided some of the most terrifying moments from recent horror movies. WhatCulture is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit ...

Since 2014, the number of jump scares per minute of movie magic has fallen precipitously. Why are horror filmmakers turning away from jump scares? The Department of Data combed the "Where's the Jump" ...

Just last year, Blumhouse Games officially launched its publishing initiative. Since then, the company has actively pursued its goal of delivering diverse horror experiences. The first title revealed ...