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A man seeking revenge on his unfaithful wife is introduced to a mysterious experience known only as “The Special.” His curiosity soon turns into an all-consuming obsession with horrifying consequences.

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Don’t proceed if you want to be surprised.

List of Jump Scares in The Special (2020)

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Jump Count

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💀 Major Jumps

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Minor Jumps

The Special (2020) features a very low jump scare count. Both scares are minor and rely on sudden movements paired with loud sound cues. They appear late in the film and serve more as punctuation than core tension builders.

So how scary is The Special (2020)? It’s more strange than startling, with horror that leans into discomfort and shock value. The pacing is steady and surreal, with minimal use of jump scares.

01:03:13

Jerry suddenly grabs the woman from behind, accompanied by a booming sound effect.

01:05:30

A woman suddenly wakes up with a gasp, accompanied by a booming sound effect.

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