Jump Scares In
Cat People (1942)
01Total 01Major 00Minor
All jump scare data is independently verified for accuracy.
Runtime: 73m
A young woman fears an ancient curse will transform her into a deadly creature if she acts on her desires. As her paranoia grows, those around her begin to question what is real and what is imagined.
Recovery & Relief Index
R&R Index
R&R Score Tracks jump scare demand; higher scores indicate greater recovery opportunities.This film has one jump scare; otherwise, intensity comes from atmosphere, pacing, story, or imagery.9.1 / 10Demand: MinimalState: Aware
Pre-Jump Time Time before the first jump scare.44m24s
Longest Recovery Longest break between jump scares.∅
Average Recovery Average break between jump scares.∅
Shortest Recovery Shortest break between jump scares.∅
Cluster Count 5-minute segments with 3+ jump scares.00
Scare Density Average jump scares per 10 minutes.0.1Low
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Jump Scare FAQ
Common questions. Answered.
Does Cat People (1942) have jump scares?
Yes, Cat People (1942) features very few jump scares with 01 jump scare.
How many jump scares are in Cat People (1942)?
Cat People (1942) contains 01 major jump scare.
When is the first jump scare in Cat People (1942)?
The first jump scare in Cat People (1942) appears at 00:44:24.
Scare Styles
Primary trigger classifications for jump scares.
Ambush
Sudden movement or rapid action.
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Background Lurker
An already-present element becomes abruptly recognizable.
00
Diegetic
An in-world sound is the primary trigger.
01
Environmental
The setting initiates the trigger.
00
Framing Reveal
A camera-driven shift reveals something not previously registered.
00
Jump Cut
An abrupt cut creates a startling visual contrast.
00
Stinger
A non-diegetic musical or synthetic cue.
00
Unveiling
An in-scene action reveals something previously concealed.
00
Jump Scare Timestamps
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01Total01Major00Minor
00:44:24Major
While Alice walks alone at night, the silence is broken by the hiss of a bus braking.
Diegetic
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