For a show built on nostalgia, Stranger Things has a knack for delivering shocks that feel anything but old-school.

What is a “jumpscare”? Well, if you live in a home without teenagers to explain it to you, it’s the thing that happens when you’re watching a horror movie and some abrupt sound, image, or other bump ...

If you've ever seen a horror film, you've likely experienced a jump scare. A mix of cinematic build-up, sonic tension, play on expectations and intent to scare, the jump scare is a classic building ...

As the final film in The Conjuring franchise, this is a bittersweet farewell. The Smurl haunting in Pennsylvania serves as the main storyline, and it's packed with all the classic jump scares.

The moments leading to a video game jump scare can feel like a bow gradually getting tense. A long, obscure corridor with a door waiting at the end is enough to set the scene. The sudden rattle ...

Some horror television shows are just as frightening as any horror movie. Horror is not for everyone, but the genre tends to attract passionate fans who are always on the lookout for their next scare.

Alyssa Mertes Serio is a writer from the United States. She graduated from college with her Bachelor of Arts in English and Communications in 2014, and since then, has contributed to many digital ...

Go behind scenes at a local haunted shack to see what it takes to scare you. Go behind scenes at a local haunted shack to see what it takes to scare you on this edition of The Slice. Go behind scenes ...