It’s nearly Halloween, which means it’s the perfect time of year to tuck yourself up on the couch, turn the lights off and enjoy a scary movie.
The horror film has gone through a massive resurgence in recent years, with the likes of Get Out, The Witch, Midsommar and this year’s Frankenstein delivering both the scares and glowing reviews.
Of course there are many different types of film within the genre, from gross-out gore and so-called ‘torture porn’, to atmosheric slow-burn chillers and the type of ‘elevated’ horrors that have subtexts taking in everything from dementia to the loss of a child.
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But sometimes you just want a film that’ll scare you stupid - and arguably the best tried-and-tested way to do that is the old fashioned jump scare.
Whether it’s a sudden loud noise, a killer jumping out of the shadows or a monster crashing through a window, these are the moments that are sure to get you hiding behind your sofa.
Thanks to the great work of the team at Where’s The Jump, we can reveal the 18 films with the most jump scares.
So, here are the best ways to get your scare on this spooky season.
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5. Hell Fest
The little-seen 'Hell Fest' received mixed reviews from critics on its 2018 release. But the horror, which sees a group of teenagers being stalked by a serial killer at a Halloween carnival doesn't skimp on the jump scares - with a total of 28. | Contributed
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6. Don't Listen
Spanish supernatural shocker 'Don't Listen' sees a couple seek out the help of a parapsychologist after a tragic incident in their new home. It has an impressive 27 jump scares. | Contributed
7. Evil Dead II
Sam Raimi's classic 1987 zombie sequel 'Evil Dead II' is both a remake and a sequel to 'The Evil Dead'. It stars cult hero Bruce Campbell as Ash Williams, who accidentally unleashes an army of the dead when holidaying with his girlfriend in a cabin in the wood. Don't expect to get comfy watching it - it has 27 expertly-delivered jump scares amidst the laughs. | Contributed
8. The Messengers
Strarring Kristen Stewart, 'The Messengers' is set on a bucolic sunflower farm, where a supernatural presence seeds discord and distrust in the family who harvest the land. It has 27 jump scares. | Contributed