Jump Scares In
The Town That Dreaded Sundown (2014)
05Total 02Major 03Minor
All jump scare data is independently verified for accuracy.
Years after the “moonlight murders” shook Texarkana, a new string of murders begins. As history threatens to repeat itself, one girl searches for the truth behind the mask.
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.4.8 / 10Demand: ModerateState: Engaged
Pre-Jump Time Time before the first jump scare.07m13s
Longest Recovery Longest break between jump scares.22m35s
Average Recovery Average break between jump scares.15m10s
Shortest Recovery Shortest break between jump scares.12m16s
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 Town That Dreaded Sundown (2014) have jump scares?
Yes, The Town That Dreaded Sundown (2014) features few jump scares with 05 jump scares.
How many jump scares are in The Town That Dreaded Sundown (2014)?
The Town That Dreaded Sundown (2014) contains 05 jump scares, including 02 major and 03 minor jump scares.
When is the first jump scare in The Town That Dreaded Sundown (2014)?
The first jump scare in The Town That Dreaded Sundown (2014) appears at 00:07:13.
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.
00
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.
01
Unveiling
An in-scene action reveals something previously concealed.
01
Jump Scare Timestamps
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05Total02Major03Minor
00:07:13Minor
As the teens are about to drive off, the passenger window shatters.
Environmental
00:20:39Major
While the woman peers out the window, a face slams into it.
Ambush
00:43:14Minor
While running through the maze-like sign graveyard, the masked man silently attacks from around the corner as they try to escape.
Ambush
00:55:30Minor
While crawling through a wheat field, the woman is startled when she comes upon a scarecrow that resembles her pursuer, accompanied by a stinger.
Stinger
01:07:52Major
After a few flashes show a man walking in the dark, the final one reveals a masked man swinging a weapon, accompanied by a deep, distorted bass stinger.
Unveiling
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