Jump Scares In
Goodnight Mommy (2014)
02Total 00Major 02Minor
All jump scare data is independently verified for accuracy.
Runtime: 100m
Twin boys grow increasingly suspicious of their mother after she returns home from cosmetic surgery, her face bandaged and her behavior distant. As their doubts deepen, tension builds within the isolated countryside home.
Recovery & Relief Index
R&R Index
R&R Score Tracks jump scare demand; higher scores indicate greater recovery opportunities.Jump scares are sparse, with long periods of relief mixed with occasional sections where scares appear.7.8 / 10Demand: LightState: Monitoring
Pre-Jump Time Time before the first jump scare.02m39s
Longest Recovery Longest break between jump scares.17m05s
Average Recovery Average break between jump scares.17m05s
Shortest Recovery Shortest break between jump scares.17m05s
Cluster Count 5-minute segments with 3+ jump scares.00
Scare Density Average jump scares per 10 minutes.0.2Low
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Jump Scare FAQ
Common questions. Answered.
Does Goodnight Mommy (2014) have jump scares?
Yes, Goodnight Mommy (2014) features very few jump scares with 02 jump scares.
How many jump scares are in Goodnight Mommy (2014)?
Goodnight Mommy (2014) contains 02 jump scares, including 00 major and 02 minor jump scares.
When is the first jump scare in Goodnight Mommy (2014)?
The first jump scare in Goodnight Mommy (2014) appears at 00:02:39.
Scare Styles
Primary trigger classifications for jump scares.
Ambush
Sudden movement or rapid action.
01
Background Lurker
An already-present element becomes abruptly recognizable.
01
Diegetic
An in-world sound is the primary trigger.
00
Environmental
The setting initiates the trigger.
00
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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02Total00Major02Minor
00:02:39Minor
While playing in a cornfield, a masked boy jumps out at his brother, yelling.
Ambush
00:19:44Minor
As the boy begins to close the door, an eye appears in the mirror, accompanied by a mild stinger that may startle sensitive viewers.
Background Lurker
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