Jump Scares In
Alien: Romulus (2024)
15Total 05Major 10Minor
All jump scare data is independently verified for accuracy.
Runtime: 119m
A small crew of scavengers explores a derelict space station and uncovers a terrifying alien threat. Trapped and isolated, they must fight to survive against an evolving nightmare.
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.2.4 / 10Demand: HeavyState: Focused
Pre-Jump Time Time before the first jump scare.01m30s
Longest Recovery Longest break between jump scares.33m06s
Average Recovery Average break between jump scares.07m40s
Shortest Recovery Shortest break between jump scares.00m53s
Cluster Count 5-minute segments with 3+ jump scares.01
Scare Density Average jump scares per 10 minutes.1.3Medium
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Jump Scare FAQ
Common questions. Answered.
Does Alien: Romulus (2024) have jump scares?
Yes, Alien: Romulus (2024) features many jump scares with 15 jump scares.
How many jump scares are in Alien: Romulus (2024)?
Alien: Romulus (2024) contains 15 jump scares, including 05 major and 10 minor jump scares.
When is the first jump scare in Alien: Romulus (2024)?
The first jump scare in Alien: Romulus (2024) appears at 00:01:30.
Scare Styles
Primary trigger classifications for jump scares.
Ambush
Sudden movement or rapid action.
11
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.
01
Jump Scare Timestamps
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15Total05Major10Minor
00:01:30Minor
During a quiet moment, the screen clicks on. Not a traditional jump scare, but it may startle sensitive viewers.
Diegetic
00:34:36Minor
As Bjorn and Tyler attempt to remove the fuel canister in the cryo chamber, it hisses open and sprays freezing gas.
Environmental
00:37:36Major
As Rain reaches for Rook’s chip, he grabs her arm, accompanied by a stinger.
Ambush
00:39:50Major
A facehugger leaps from the water and attacks.
Ambush
00:43:38Minor
Rook reactivates and thrashes, accompanied by a stinger.
Ambush
00:46:42Major
After the facehugger escapes, the person on the ground jolts awake, thrashing and screaming, accompanied by a stinger.
Ambush
00:54:13Major
A facehugger leaps onto the window, startling Rain.
Ambush
00:58:22Minor
A burst of electrical light reveals a hanging body behind Kay.
Unveiling
00:59:15Minor
A burst of electricity crackles nearby, breaking the silence.
Diegetic
01:00:53Minor
A presumed-dead Xenomorph suddenly attacks.
Ambush
01:05:26Minor
A Xenomorph slams into the grate above Kay as she crawls beneath it.
Ambush
01:06:56Minor
After an alarm is triggered, Tyler appears in the window behind Kay, accompanied by a mild stinger.
Ambush
01:31:33Minor
As Rain prepares to jump, a screeching Xenomorph grabs her leg.
Ambush
01:43:02Minor
In a well-telegraphed scare, the Xenomorph attacks with a roar.
Ambush
01:48:56Major
During a quiet scene, the Xenomorph bursts from the debris and lunges directly at the camera, screaming.
Ambush
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