A jump scare, something that is almost as exciting as it is scary. But which TV series invoke the famous jolt in our bodies that make us go back for more?
Ghosts to ghouls, zombies to exorcisms, body horror to paranormal activity, found footage and every ghoul you can imagine in between, Netflix TV shows are certainly getting scarier by the year, as directors look to satisfy people’s innate desire to be terror-stricken and spooked.
And as the nights grow darker and colder, many of us are hunkering down to binge on the latest, scariest television shows available right now.
However, which shows are likely to make you jump the most?
To get you thrilled – and chilled - to the bone, we’ve found the top 10 TV programmes with the most jumps scares recorded, utilising database Where’s The Jump.
Be afraid, be very afraid.
9. Penny Dreadful - season 1
Penny Dreadful, starring Eva Green, is an edge of the seat psychological thriller filled with dark mystery, with a nice tally of 13 jump scares. Photo: Contributed
10. Dark - Season 1
The critically acclaimed Dark is a German science fiction thriller that ran for an excellent three season. However, if you're looking for some jump scares, go straight for season one, which sneaks into our top 10 with a tally of 12 jump scares. Photo: Julia Terjung/Netflix