Sometimes, it's not about atmosphere in a horror game — it's about the perfect time to ambush you with a jump scare.

As long as horror movies have existed, they've all figured out different ways to scare the viewer. Be it by building a slow sense of dread over time that culminates in an anxiety-fueled climax, or by ...

MINNEAPOLIS — You've probably heard of a "jump scare"--a common trick used in horror films and haunted houses causing you to freak out. If you've ever experienced one, it's probably because you're ...

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 ...

Lights off. Headphones on. This is how I usually play horror games and enjoy giving myself some genuine scares. From Resident ...

It’s one of the most well-worn tricks in the horror handbook: An innocent victim is minding their own business, nothing happening, and then…something happens to make the watcher’s heart skip a beat.

The brain has evolved to interpret these irregular sounds as potential danger, triggering that instinctive “fight or flight” response. It’s the reason the screeching violins in the movie “Psycho” or ...