Jump Scares In
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986)
06Total 04Major 02Minor
All jump scare data is independently verified for accuracy.
Runtime: 101m
After airing a disturbing on-air call, a radio DJ draws the attention of a violent family with a taste for blood. Soon, she finds herself caught in a spiral of violence she can’t escape.
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.4.3 / 10Demand: ModerateState: Engaged
Pre-Jump Time Time before the first jump scare.36m41s
Longest Recovery Longest break between jump scares.30m53s
Average Recovery Average break between jump scares.10m24s
Shortest Recovery Shortest break between jump scares.00m45s
Cluster Count 5-minute segments with 3+ jump scares.00
Scare Density Average jump scares per 10 minutes.0.6Low
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Jump Scare FAQ
Common questions. Answered.
Does The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986) have jump scares?
Yes, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986) features few jump scares with 06 jump scares.
How many jump scares are in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986)?
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986) contains 06 jump scares, including 04 major and 02 minor jump scares.
When is the first jump scare in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986)?
The first jump scare in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986) appears at 00:36:41.
Scare Styles
Primary trigger classifications for jump scares.
Ambush
Sudden movement or rapid action.
04
Background Lurker
An already-present element becomes abruptly recognizable.
00
Diegetic
An in-world sound is the primary trigger.
01
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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06Total04Major02Minor
00:36:41Major
As ChopTop references the record vault, its light turns on, revealing Leatherface charging out with his chainsaw revving.
Unveiling
00:40:20Major
Leatherface breaks through the door behind L.G., revving his chainsaw.
Ambush
00:41:56Major
After a silent moment, Leatherface breaks through the wall behind Stretch.
Ambush
01:12:49Minor
A sudden chainsaw sound from off-screen startles L.G.
Diegetic
01:13:34Major
While L.G. runs through the tunnel, Leatherface bursts through the right wall with his chainsaw revving.
Ambush
01:28:42Minor
ChopTop reaches down from the ceiling, accompanied by layered screeching and musical stingers.
Ambush
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