Jump Scares In
Ma (2019)
05Total 00Major 05Minor
All jump scare data is independently verified for accuracy.
Runtime: 139m
A group of teens befriends a lonely woman who offers them a place to party in her basement. What starts as harmless fun soon takes a disturbing turn as her behavior grows increasingly unsettling.
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.5.7 / 10Demand: ModerateState: Engaged
Pre-Jump Time Time before the first jump scare.10m26s
Longest Recovery Longest break between jump scares.17m09s
Average Recovery Average break between jump scares.11m54s
Shortest Recovery Shortest break between jump scares.04m39s
Cluster Count 5-minute segments with 3+ jump scares.00
Scare Density Average jump scares per 10 minutes.0.4Low
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Jump Scare FAQ
Common questions. Answered.
Does Ma (2019) have jump scares?
Yes, Ma (2019) features few jump scares with 05 jump scares.
How many jump scares are in Ma (2019)?
Ma (2019) contains 05 jump scares, including 00 major and 05 minor jump scares.
When is the first jump scare in Ma (2019)?
The first jump scare in Ma (2019) appears at 00:10:26.
Scare Styles
Primary trigger classifications for jump scares.
Ambush
Sudden movement or rapid action.
02
Background Lurker
An already-present element becomes abruptly recognizable.
02
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.
01
Jump Scare Timestamps
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05Total00Major05Minor
00:10:26Minor
Ma appears and bangs on the window as the group prepares to drive away.
Ambush
00:20:05Minor
When Haley opens the bathroom door, Ma is standing there.
Unveiling
00:36:12Minor
As Haley and Maggie exit the upstairs bathroom, Ma is there.
Background Lurker
00:40:51Minor
After calling out to Ma, a drink is thrown against Ma’s car window.
Ambush
00:58:00Minor
Haley and Maggie scream when a masked person startles them, accompanied by a booming stinger.
Background Lurker
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