What Makes a Jump Scare Effective?

Seeing this text all of a sudden with spooky sounds could surely scare anyone.

Ever wondered why some movies belong to the horror category but aren’t that scary? One reason for this is that the jump scare of these movies isn’t the one that could startle the audience or cause an instant fear. There are chances that it might as well be totally missing. However, with … Read more

Iconic Jump Scare Scenes in Movies

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Although jump scares in horror movies tend to be quite popular and common but many people today along with the critics state that certain movies tend to overuse the jump-scare techniques. You can argue and agree to some extent but you cannot ignore the fact that the technique has become some sort … Read more

What is a Jump Scare?

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A jump scare is a technique mostly used in horror movies to scare the audience. It involves an individual or an object or item suddenly jumping into the scene accompanied by frightening music. Directors and producers mostly use this technique when there is complete silence for a couple of seconds before the … Read more

Why Do We Watch Horror Movies?

Horror movies are full of thrills. 

The trend of watching movies and shows has increased in the modern era and especially rose when there was a situation of lockdown due to COVID-19. Everyone has their own taste of movies but have you ever wondered why this happens. Why are some people more interested in watching comedy movies whereas … Read more

Do Jump Scares Have Any Effect On Our Health?

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For years science has argued that fear have adverse effects on our health. However, with time scientists have continued to study the relationship between fear and health. While there are some factors that worry us but researchers today state that fear might actually be healthy for our health as well. Since fear … Read more

The Elements of a Good Horror Movie

Horror movies are made better with some aspects. 

We all know that action and horror movies are among those which really grab the audiences’ attention. There is an interesting experience as well as a frightening one. However, horror movies are not easy to make. In fact, even a minor error in the several important elements could make the interest of … Read more

The Best Older Movies Millennials Need to Watch

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Watching old classic movies gives you a feeling of nostalgia. These movies may seem old, but their quality and story-telling transcend time. And for Millenials who are planning to watch them, here are some of the old-but-gold films from the Golden Age of Cinema that you need to watch. Dazed and Confused (1993) Set … Read more

Movie Stars Who Changed Their Religion

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For most people, our religion was given to us right when we are born. We were brought up according to our family’s faith and beliefs. Despite the spiritual upbringing from birth, others found other religions that brought them peace and caused their spiritual awakening. Here are several celebrities who have converted to … Read more

Movie Stars Who Suddenly Switched Careers

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Movie stars often have to be under the spotlight for as long as they can to keep the public’s eye on them. For some actors, the fame is worth all the drama, and for others, it wasn’t. Here are eight movie stars who suddenly switched careers and moved on to more normal lives. … Read more

Why Movie Sequels are Not as Good as the Original?

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There has been a big talk on the greatness between the original movie and its sequel. Some say that movie itself is really good enough. Others might say that a film would be better if it had a sequel. Sometimes, the problem is that the first movie already ended with a nice … Read more