Scary movies with jump scares are the cornerstone of horror flicks.
Here are 13 to watch (or not) depending on your love of all things scary.
And yet, my dear reader, you would be wrong.
(Poltergeist,Mama,andBone Tomahawklive rent-free in my head, people).
These types of movies may evenhelp ease stress and anxietyrather than exacerbate itforcertain people.
Scary movies with jump scares to really make you scream
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The horror is campy, ridiculous, hilarious, and terrifying all at once.
Its basically a remake that solidifies Ash Williams as a hero in the horror genre.
That equals a jump scare about every 4 minutes if youre doing the math.
While this one didnt get great reviews, its high on the list when it comes to scare-your-pants-off tactics.
Watch at your own peril.
It relies on scare tactics and gross-out visuals, which are not for the faint of heart.
Avoid at all costs.
Its Amazing How Its All Connected.
Insidious
Another one thats chock full of cheap scares is this demon-forward horror flick.
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There is one particular scene that caught me so off guard, I actually screamed.
In a movie theater.
Mama
There is something about this movie that still haunts me.
The Babadook
Some movies are meant to be scary.
Others are meant to be thought-provoking.
This one is both.
Itll leave you debating the real endingand meaningof the movie for hours.
Hereditary
Again, no cheap thrills to be seen, but horrific, unexpected plot twists?
The Witch
Wow, this is one for the ages.
Anya Taylor Joy isincredible, as is the entire cast, really.
The attention to detail, the accents, and the commitment to colonial English really make this movie.
Shoutout to the crow for the most surprising scene in a movie ever.
The Others
I rarely see this movie on any best of horror lists, and I often wonder why.
Its spooky and moody, and comes with a cool, if predictable, twist at the end.
If true ghost stories haunt you, this one will stick with you for a while.
This one doesnt come with jump scares, but that wont save you from absolutely spine-chilling scenes.
Its the reason I cant look down a hotel hallway without dread swelling up in my throat.
Your prize is a non-scary, scary movie recommendation to light up your Halloween watchlist.
Because not many things can take the edge off like a giant marshmallow attacking New York City.
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