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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13. White Noise 2: The Light
'White Noise 2: The Light' stars Nathan Fillion as a man who attempts to take his own life after seeing his wife and son murdered. His failed suicide sees him develop the power to predict who is about to die. It has 24 jump scares. | Contributed
14. Annabelle: Creation
The fourth instalment in the Conjuring Cinematic Universe, 2017's 'Annabelle: Creation' is a prequel to the original haunted doll horror 'Annabelle'. It reveals the origin of the creepy toy and stars Stephanie Sigman, Talitha Bateman, Lulu Wilson, Anthony LaPaglia, and Miranda Otto. It has a big 23 jump scares. | Contributed
15. Drag Me To Hell
Sam Raimi classic Drag Me to Hell was an instant hit on its 2009 release. It tells the story of a loans officer who is cursed when she refuses to extend an elderly woman's mortgage. The title tells you what happens next. It also has 23 jump scares. | Contributed
16. Friday the 13th
One of the most famous horrors of all time, 'Friday the 13th' sees a group of teenage camp counselors murdered one by one by an unknown killer. Although we all know now that it's the legendary Jason Voorhees. There would be 11 sequels, prequels and reimaginings but nothing matches the original, including for jump scares - there are 23. | Contributed