Jump Scares In
V/H/S (2012)
12Total 03Major 09Minor
All jump scare data is independently verified for accuracy.
Runtime: 116m
A group of criminals break into a house to retrieve a mysterious VHS tape, only to discover a collection of disturbing found-footage recordings. Each tape unveils terrifying and unexplainable events, drawing them deeper into an escalating nightmare.
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.3.8 / 10Demand: HeavyState: Focused
Pre-Jump Time Time before the first jump scare.08m29s
Longest Recovery Longest break between jump scares.46m22s
Average Recovery Average break between jump scares.09m13s
Shortest Recovery Shortest break between jump scares.00m20s
Cluster Count 5-minute segments with 3+ jump scares.00
Scare Density Average jump scares per 10 minutes.1.0Medium
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Jump Scare FAQ
Common questions. Answered.
Does V/H/S (2012) have jump scares?
Yes, V/H/S (2012) features many jump scares with 12 jump scares.
How many jump scares are in V/H/S (2012)?
V/H/S (2012) contains 12 jump scares, including 03 major and 09 minor jump scares.
When is the first jump scare in V/H/S (2012)?
The first jump scare in V/H/S (2012) appears at 00:08:29.
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.
02
Environmental
The setting initiates the trigger.
00
Framing Reveal
A camera-driven shift reveals something not previously registered.
05
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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12Total03Major09Minor
00:08:29Minor
After opening the door, one of the men is startled by something offscreen and panics, causing crashing and thrashing sounds.
Diegetic
00:23:46Minor
While in the bathroom, the door bursts open, startling the man looking in the mirror.
Ambush
00:24:06Major
The woman turns to the camera with a monstrous face and a feral scream.
Ambush
00:30:29Minor
With a low growl, an unseen entity jerks the screaming man off the ground.
Diegetic
00:33:15Minor
After hearing metal hit the ground behind him, the cameraman turns to see a figure move behind the shelving, accompanied by a booming stinger.
Framing Reveal
01:19:37Minor
A child grunts while running through the doorway behind Emily, then runs back out after being noticed, slamming the door.
Ambush
01:21:59Major
After using the camera flash to investigate the room, the lights turn on, revealing a crouched figure, accompanied by a pitchy hissing stinger.
Unveiling
01:26:25Minor
In a well-telegraphed scare, Emily turns the camera to reveal children standing next to her, accompanied by flashes of light and a growling stinger.
Framing Reveal
01:32:52Minor
The camera follows the rolling head and reveals a figure standing in the doorway, emphasized by a stinger.
Framing Reveal
01:33:17Minor
In another well-telegraphed scare, after briefly looking away from the figure descending the stairs, the camera turns back to a close-up of a screaming, grotesque face.
Framing Reveal
01:41:51Minor
After opening the door, a man walks into the doorway, startling the cameraman.
Ambush
01:49:57Major
The camera turns to reveal a woman screaming at the car through the window, paired with a growling stinger.
Framing Reveal
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