Jump Scares In
Sleepaway Camp (1983)
04Total 00Major 04Minor
All jump scare data is independently verified for accuracy.
Runtime: 84m
A shy girl attends a summer camp where a series of mysterious and brutal deaths begin to occur. As fear spreads among the campers, the truth behind the killings slowly unravels.
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.5.4 / 10Demand: ModerateState: Engaged
Pre-Jump Time Time before the first jump scare.34m23s
Longest Recovery Longest break between jump scares.29m30s
Average Recovery Average break between jump scares.15m20s
Shortest Recovery Shortest break between jump scares.06m25s
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 Sleepaway Camp (1983) have jump scares?
Yes, Sleepaway Camp (1983) features few jump scares with 04 jump scares.
How many jump scares are in Sleepaway Camp (1983)?
Sleepaway Camp (1983) contains 04 jump scares, including 00 major and 04 minor jump scares.
When is the first jump scare in Sleepaway Camp (1983)?
The first jump scare in Sleepaway Camp (1983) appears at 00:34:23.
Scare Styles
Primary trigger classifications for jump scares.
Ambush
Sudden movement or rapid action.
01
Background Lurker
An already-present element becomes abruptly recognizable.
01
Diegetic
An in-world sound is the primary trigger.
00
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.
02
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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04Total00Major04Minor
00:34:23Minor
While Kelly is beneath the boat, someone emerges from the water in front of him.
Background Lurker
01:03:53Minor
As the camper leans against the wall in the shower, a quick cut shows a knife piercing the stall. The camper screams as a sharp stinger plays.
Jump Cut
01:10:18Minor
As the counselor approaches the shower stall, the camper falls through the curtain with a blaring melodic stinger.
Ambush
01:20:24Minor
After an abrupt cut from a flashback, someone rises into view from off-screen, breathing eerily.
Jump Cut
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