Jump Scares In
The Changeling (1980)
06Total 03Major 03Minor
All jump scare data is independently verified for accuracy.
Runtime: 107m
A grieving composer moves into an old mansion, seeking solitude but instead discovers his new house is haunted. As he unravels its past, he becomes entangled in a decades-old mystery.
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.4.5 / 10Demand: ModerateState: Engaged
Pre-Jump Time Time before the first jump scare.27m28s
Longest Recovery Longest break between jump scares.33m02s
Average Recovery Average break between jump scares.13m47s
Shortest Recovery Shortest break between jump scares.01m31s
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 The Changeling (1980) have jump scares?
Yes, The Changeling (1980) features few jump scares with 06 jump scares.
How many jump scares are in The Changeling (1980)?
The Changeling (1980) contains 06 jump scares, including 03 major and 03 minor jump scares.
When is the first jump scare in The Changeling (1980)?
The first jump scare in The Changeling (1980) appears at 00:27:28.
Scare Styles
Primary trigger classifications for jump scares.
Ambush
Sudden movement or rapid action.
01
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.
03
Framing Reveal
A camera-driven shift reveals something not previously registered.
00
Jump Cut
An abrupt cut creates a startling visual contrast.
01
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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06Total03Major03Minor
00:27:28Minor
John sees a boy’s face in the bathwater. Not a traditional jump scare, but it may startle sensitive viewers.
Jump Cut
00:29:49Minor
A window breaks as John walks away from the house.
Environmental
00:52:26Major
The wine glass flies off the table and smashes into a cabinet, triggering screams as a shrill stinger plays.
Environmental
01:25:28Major
The mirror shatters in front of John, then cuts to a close-up of a bleeding man.
Environmental
01:34:50Minor
After Claire calls for John, a loud bang startles her.
Diegetic
01:36:21Major
The wheelchair rushes toward Claire, accompanied by a growling stinger.
Ambush
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