Jump Scares In
The People Under the Stairs (1991)
12Total 02Major 10Minor
All jump scare data is independently verified for accuracy.
Runtime: 102m
A boy becomes trapped inside the scariest house on the block, where dark secrets and nightmarish inhabitants lurk. Escape means facing the horrors hidden within.
Recovery & Relief Index
R&R Index
R&R Score Tracks jump scare demand; higher scores indicate greater recovery opportunities.Jump scares are very common, with reduced periods of relief and stretches where scare activity remains elevated.3.5 / 10Demand: HeavyState: Focused
Pre-Jump Time Time before the first jump scare.19m37s
Longest Recovery Longest break between jump scares.23m48s
Average Recovery Average break between jump scares.06m38s
Shortest Recovery Shortest break between jump scares.00m11s
Cluster Count 5-minute segments with 3+ jump scares.02
Scare Density Average jump scares per 10 minutes.1.2Medium
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Jump Scare FAQ
Common questions. Answered.
Does The People Under the Stairs (1991) have jump scares?
Yes, The People Under the Stairs (1991) features many jump scares with 12 jump scares.
How many jump scares are in The People Under the Stairs (1991)?
The People Under the Stairs (1991) contains 12 jump scares, including 02 major and 10 minor jump scares.
When is the first jump scare in The People Under the Stairs (1991)?
The first jump scare in The People Under the Stairs (1991) appears at 00:19:37.
Scare Styles
Primary trigger classifications for jump scares.
Ambush
Sudden movement or rapid action.
09
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.
01
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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12Total02Major10Minor
00:19:37Minor
A growling rottweiler runs around the corner and lunges at Leroy.
Ambush
00:27:16Minor
With a whoosh, dust rushes out of the grate.
Environmental
00:28:59Minor
Roach rushes in and tackles Fool from behind, accompanied by a high-pitched stinger.
Ambush
00:31:11Minor
While lying on the floor, Leroy is startled when Fool touches him.
Diegetic
00:35:58Minor
Roach reaches for Leroy through a gap in the wall, accompanied by a high-pitched stinger.
Ambush
00:46:32Minor
Daddy fires through the door next to Fool.
Diegetic
00:46:43Minor
As Fool looks through the hole in the door at Daddy, the Rottweiler jumps up and barks through it.
Ambush
00:50:40Major
Daddy kicks down the door and charges into Alice’s room with a yell.
Ambush
01:14:28Major
After cutting to the hallway, Daddy lunges from the room across from Fool and grabs him.
Ambush
01:22:45Minor
Mommy runs in from offscreen and grabs Alice, accompanied by a high-pitched stinger.
Ambush
01:32:01Minor
Hands break through the stairs beside Alice, accompanied by a crashing sound.
Ambush
01:32:31Minor
Someone bursts from the wall below the window where Mommy is standing.
Ambush
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