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 ...

Victoria Caister is a journalist based out of Toronto. She's been a writer and a movie nerd for most of her life, with an extra special interest in the horror genre. One strong and divisive trope ...

MINNEAPOLIS — You've probably heard of a "jump scare"--a common trick used in horror films and haunted houses causing you to freak out. If you've ever experienced one, it's probably because you're ...

Squeaking doors, increasing heart-beat music, unexpected activities and a room filled with scared audience- haven’t we started forgetting what watching bone-chilling horror films in theatres meant ...