From an auditory perspective, the reason we react swiftly to eerie sounds is that the auditory system processes information more quickly than the visual system. This allows humans to respond ...

Stephen Mallatratt's adaptation of Susan Hill's novel about a haunted estate tours to the Lesher Center in Walnut Creek under the auspices of Center Rep.

Why do people seek fear? Psychologists, pastors, and a haunt designer explain the science, spirit, and thrill of being scared.

Get ready for a scream-filled Netflix marathon! We’re diving into the creepiest jump-scare movies that’ll have you clutching ...

In haunted houses across the country this month, threatening figures will jump out of the shadows, prompting visitors — wide-eyed and heart racing —to instinctively freeze and flee. Evolutionarily ...

You might love them or you might loathe them, but you cannot deny that the jump scare has flourished, developing into a cornerstone of modern horror moviemaking. Their presence (or lack thereof) has ...

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 ...

Reid Goldberg is a features writer for Collider. Having grown up in the Midwest, he attended the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. While he's begrudingly accepted that a FIlm Studies degree wasn't ...