As Halloween approaches, it’s getting scary out there. But, surprisingly, it’s not as jump-scary as it used to be. Since 2014, the number of jump scares cranked out by Hollywood has fallen ...

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 ...

Since 2014, the number of jump scares per minute of movie magic has fallen precipitously. Why are horror filmmakers turning away from jump scares? The Department of Data combed the "Where's the Jump" ...