Horror Screenwriting: Crafting Jump Scares

Horror experts discuss the fundamentals of using jump scares effectively in your story. Panelists from stage right to stage left are: Drew Daywalt, Misha Green, Andrew Wilson, Adam Simon, Mickey Keating, Jimmy Loweree

[@orangenblue6981]

I agree with the last panelist. Yes there are jump scares in The Shining, but the sense of dread that permeates that move literally from the first frame makes you so much more susceptible to those scares. So I don't think jump scares work to set up the tension of those seven minutes to follow, I think it's the other way around.

[@PrettyLady7282]

now this is more like it. "jump scares" thanks - LIKE -