A-Z of Horror: J is for Jump Scares

John Watson - Horror Author

Sep 7

The horror trope that continues to deliver

4 Comments

Se7en is such a brutal choice 😂 That body scene is genuinely unforgettable great breakdown of why a well timed jump scare actually works.

John Watson - Horror Author

Thank you

Horror Literati (Jen Smith)

I don't mind jumping scares if they are well-timed and used sparingly. Se7en absolutely nailed it!

Horror Literati (Jen Smith)

*jump*

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