What are the key parts to making any film terrifying? Some mostly say it's the suspense, atmosphere, or build-up; others might say it's the performances. But a major component, and one so synonymous ...

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 a big, scary world out there, but that’s never stopped us from some additional big screen thrill-seeking. While some movies are scarier than the sum of their parts, we’re getting a little more ...

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

Stranger Things is as much horror as it is sci-fi, meaning the series has its fair share of jump scares. Which one is the ...