Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
Q: What is this website for?
This website helps you know exactly when jumpscares happen in horror movies, so you can watch them without unexpected scares. Perfect for people with anxiety or those who want to enjoy horror films without the startle factor.
Q: How accurate are the jumpscare timestamps?
Our timestamps are community-verified and generally very accurate. However, they may vary slightly depending on different cuts, streaming platforms, or regional versions of films.
Q: Can I contribute jumpscare data?
Yes! You can submit jumpscares for any movie. Create an account and use the "Add Jumpscare" button on movie pages. All submissions are reviewed before being published.
Q: Is this website free to use?
Absolutely! All features including jumpscare data and SRT file downloads are completely free.
SRT Files & Subtitle Instructions
What are SRT files?
SRT files are subtitle files that display jumpscare warnings 5 seconds before each scare occurs. Download them from any movie page and load them in your video player.
How to use SRT files:
VLC Media Player
- Open movie in VLC
- Subtitle menu → Add Subtitle File
- Select downloaded SRT file
Netflix (Browser Extensions)
- Install "Substital" Chrome extension
- Play movie on Netflix
- Click extension → Upload SRT file
Other Players
Most video players support SRT files. Look for "Subtitles" or "Load external subtitle file" in the menu.
Q: Do SRT files work on mobile?
Yes! Use apps like VLC for Mobile, MX Player, or BSPlayer. Load your video, then load the SRT file as external subtitles.
Q: Can I edit SRT files?
Yes! SRT files are plain text. Edit with any text editor to modify warnings or adjust timing while maintaining the format structure.
Q: What if timing is off?
Most players have "Subtitle delay" options to sync timing. You can also manually edit the timestamps in the SRT file.
Q: Are SRT files safe?
Completely safe! SRT files are plain text containing only subtitle information - they cannot execute code or harm your device.
Technical Questions
Q: What's the difference between major and minor jumpscares?
Major jumpscares are intense, sudden scares that typically make most people jump. Minor jumpscares are smaller startling moments or tension-building scares.
Q: Can I request a movie to be added?
Yes! Contact us through the support page or submit jumpscares for movies not yet in our database.
Q: How do I report incorrect information?
Use the "Report" button next to any jumpscare entry, or contact us directly through the support page.
Q: Do you have an API?
Currently, we don't offer a public API, but we're considering it for future development based on user demand.