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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...