Jump Scares In Barbarian (2022) - Where's The Scares?

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Runtime: 102m

Indie, Monster, Psychological, Thriller

A woman arrives at a rental home to find it already occupied by a stranger. What seems like an awkward mix-up slowly unravels into something far more disturbing.

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Don’t proceed if you want to be surprised.

List of Jump Scares In Barbarian (2022)

12

Jump Count

01

💀 Major Jumps

11

Minor Jumps

Barbarian (2022) features a moderate jump scare count. Breaking down into one major scare and a series of smaller jolts, it uses eerie reveals, tense silences, and a few well-timed surprises. The jump scare timing is spread fairly evenly, with a slight spike near the end.

So how scary is Barbarian (2022)? It’s unsettling without relying too heavily on shocks. With a creeping sense of dread and moments of isolation, it builds tension in all the right places.

00:07:44

After leaving the bathroom, Keith startles Tess after appearing behind her, accompanied by a pitchy sound effect.

00:21:52

Keith wakes up screaming when Tess touches his arm, accompanied by a sound effect.

00:33:23

After a tense moment, a sudden knock startles Tess.

00:41:46

Keith emerges from the dark, causing Tess to scream, accompanied by a high-pitched sound effect.

00:42:24

💀 A screaming figure suddenly charges through the tunnel from behind Keith.

01:04:35

The tape measure suddenly begins to be pulled, accompanied by a sound effect.

01:05:41

As the flashlight flickers, a ghastly figure lunges toward the camera, accompanied by a sound effect.

01:19:25

A sudden scream startles AJ, accompanied by a booming sound effect that may startle some viewers.

01:21:26

During a quiet moment, as AJ looks at a dress, a sudden cough startles him, accompanied by a loud, high-pitched sound effect.

01:27:09

A ghastly figure suddenly bursts through the front door with a scream.

01:32:16

While around the fire, a ghastly figure bursts through the back wall with a scream, accompanied by a booming sound effect.

01:35:29

A ghastly face suddenly appears from off screen, accompanied by a sound effect.

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