The Collector (2009)

Jump Scares In
The Collector (2009)

10Total    02Major   08Minor

All jump scare data is independently verified for accuracy.
A man breaks into a home only to realize a sadistic killer has imprisoned the family and turned it into a maze of deadly traps. Now trapped himself, he must find a way to escape and survive.

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.2.6 / 10Demand: HeavyState: Focused
Pre-Jump Time Time before the first jump scare.02m23s
Longest Recovery Longest break between jump scares.29m29s
Average Recovery Average break between jump scares.07m49s
Shortest Recovery Shortest break between jump scares.00m19s
Cluster Count 5-minute segments with 3+ jump scares.01
Scare Density Average jump scares per 10 minutes.1.1Medium
The Collector (2009)
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Jump Scare FAQ

Common questions. Answered.

Does The Collector (2009) have jump scares?

Yes, The Collector (2009) features some jump scares with 10 jump scares.

How many jump scares are in The Collector (2009)?

The Collector (2009) contains 10 jump scares, including 02 major and 08 minor jump scares.

When is the first jump scare in The Collector (2009)?

The first jump scare in The Collector (2009) appears at 00:02:23.

Scare Styles

Primary trigger classifications for jump scares.

Ambush Sudden movement or rapid action. 07
Background Lurker An already-present element becomes abruptly recognizable. 00
Diegetic An in-world sound is the primary trigger. 00
Environmental The setting initiates the trigger. 02
Framing Reveal A camera-driven shift reveals something not previously registered. 00
Jump Cut An abrupt cut creates a startling visual contrast. 01
Stinger A non-diegetic musical or synthetic cue. 00
Unveiling An in-scene action reveals something previously concealed. 00

Jump Scare Timestamps

Tracked & verified. Reveal or redact, you decide.

Platforms, ads, and alternate cuts may affect timestamps.
10Total02Major08Minor
00:02:23Minor
Something pounds from inside the box as Larry grabs the note on top. Environmental
00:02:42Major
As the camera pans left, Larry is grabbed by a person briefly revealed behind him, accompanied by a loud stinger. Ambush
00:04:38Minor
A scream and a cut to a blurred but distressing image occur during the opening credits. Jump Cut
00:07:28Minor
While Arkin is distracted, Hannah approaches from behind and startles him. Ambush
00:21:12Minor
As Arkin approaches the house, a dog leaps at him in a telegraphed scare. Ambush
00:22:23Minor
Arkin sees himself in the mirror during a lightning flash, accompanied by a sharp stinger. Environmental
00:35:47Major
A hand grabs Arkin from behind the plastic sheeting, accompanied by a loud stinger. Ambush
00:37:33Minor
The body in the tub jolts awake, yelping alongside a stinger. Ambush
00:43:19Minor
After Arkin unlocks the box, a man lunges out of it, accompanied by a stinger. Ambush
01:12:48Minor
A dog attacks from off-screen. Ambush

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