Jump Scares In
Hereditary (2018)
07Total 00Major 07Minor
All jump scare data is independently verified for accuracy.
Runtime: 127m
After the death of her secretive mother, a woman begins to unravel disturbing truths about her family's ancestry. As grief fractures the household, something far more unsettling begins to take shape.
Recovery & Relief Index
R&R Index
R&R Score Tracks jump scare demand; higher scores indicate greater recovery opportunities.Jump scares are common, with uneven periods of relief and a higher chance of short clusters.4.6 / 10Demand: ModerateState: Engaged
Pre-Jump Time Time before the first jump scare.14m13s
Longest Recovery Longest break between jump scares.54m21s
Average Recovery Average break between jump scares.16m29s
Shortest Recovery Shortest break between jump scares.00m10s
Cluster Count 5-minute segments with 3+ jump scares.00
Scare Density Average jump scares per 10 minutes.0.6Low
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Jump Scare FAQ
Common questions. Answered.
Does Hereditary (2018) have jump scares?
Yes, Hereditary (2018) features few jump scares with 07 jump scares.
How many jump scares are in Hereditary (2018)?
Hereditary (2018) contains 07 jump scares, including 00 major and 07 minor jump scares.
When is the first jump scare in Hereditary (2018)?
The first jump scare in Hereditary (2018) appears at 00:14:13.
Scare Styles
Primary trigger classifications for jump scares.
Ambush
Sudden movement or rapid action.
02
Background Lurker
An already-present element becomes abruptly recognizable.
00
Diegetic
An in-world sound is the primary trigger.
02
Environmental
The setting initiates the trigger.
03
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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07Total00Major07Minor
00:14:13Minor
In a well-telegraphed scare, a bird slams into the classroom window.
Environmental
01:08:34Minor
While Annie is driving home, she is startled by the familiar sound of her daughter’s tongue-click.
Diegetic
01:18:02Minor
As Annie tries to calm Peter, the glass cabinet shatters.
Environmental
01:18:12Minor
After Annie asks what’s wrong, the candle on the table flares.
Environmental
01:27:41Minor
After noticing the dog growling, a hand grabs Peter by the hair, accompanied by a symphonic stinger.
Ambush
01:49:27Minor
A quiet sequence is broken when Peter hears a bang from upstairs.
Diegetic
01:53:04Minor
Peter hears a soft bang. The camera cuts to a wide shot, showing a figure in a dark corner before it charges at him, accompanied by a growling stinger.
Ambush
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