Jump Scares In
The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976)
04Total 00Major 04Minor
All jump scare data is independently verified for accuracy.
Runtime: 90m
A quiet town is gripped by fear when a masked assailant begins a string of brutal attacks. Investigators scramble to stop the elusive killer before he strikes again.
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.4.0 / 10Demand: ModerateState: Engaged
Pre-Jump Time Time before the first jump scare.04m37s
Longest Recovery Longest break between jump scares.39m02s
Average Recovery Average break between jump scares.21m16s
Shortest Recovery Shortest break between jump scares.00m54s
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 The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976) have jump scares?
Yes, The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976) features few jump scares with 04 jump scares.
How many jump scares are in The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976)?
The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976) contains 04 jump scares, including 00 major and 04 minor jump scares.
When is the first jump scare in The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976)?
The first jump scare in The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976) appears at 00:04:37.
Scare Styles
Primary trigger classifications for jump scares.
Ambush
Sudden movement or rapid action.
03
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.
00
Jump Scare Timestamps
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04Total00Major04Minor
00:04:37Minor
After the hood of the car suddenly opens, a woman breaks the quiet with a piercing scream.
Diegetic
00:05:31Minor
A masked face appears in the broken window next to the woman, accompanied by her scream.
Ambush
00:44:33Minor
A masked face rises into view in the driver’s side window, accompanied by a woman screaming.
Ambush
01:08:25Minor
A masked face appears in the window behind the man in the chair, accompanied by a minor musical stinger.
Ambush
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