Jump Scares In
Prom Night (1980)
05Total 00Major 05Minor
All jump scare data is independently verified for accuracy.
A group of high school seniors prepares for their long-awaited prom night. But as the celebration begins, someone with a grudge is ready to crash the party.
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.4.0 / 10Demand: ModerateState: Engaged
Pre-Jump Time Time before the first jump scare.03m59s
Longest Recovery Longest break between jump scares.32m24s
Average Recovery Average break between jump scares.19m03s
Shortest Recovery Shortest break between jump scares.01m17s
Cluster Count 5-minute segments with 3+ jump scares.00
Scare Density Average jump scares per 10 minutes.0.5Low
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Jump Scare FAQ
Common questions. Answered.
Does Prom Night (1980) have jump scares?
Yes, Prom Night (1980) features few jump scares with 05 jump scares.
How many jump scares are in Prom Night (1980)?
Prom Night (1980) contains 05 jump scares, including 00 major and 05 minor jump scares.
When is the first jump scare in Prom Night (1980)?
The first jump scare in Prom Night (1980) appears at 00:03:59.
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.
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.
01
Jump Scare Timestamps
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05Total00Major05Minor
00:03:59Minor
Off-screen, a clatter of objects falling over is followed by a girl screaming.
Diegetic
00:05:16Minor
A hand grabs Robin by the shoulder, causing her to turn and scream.
Ambush
00:37:40Minor
While Kim and Kelly chat in the locker room, a sharp crash of breaking glass erupts, followed by a series of smashing sounds off-screen.
Diegetic
01:09:17Minor
In a telegraphed scare, the van's hatch opens behind Jude.
Unveiling
01:20:10Minor
In a telegraphed scare, a body drops into view, hanging from the shelving and striking bottles with a light clatter.
Ambush
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