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Absentia

Absentia (2011) - Jumpscare Guide

20111:31:00
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5.8R

Plot

Tricia's husband has been missing for seven years. Her younger sister Callie comes to live with her as the pressure mounts to finally declare him 'dead in absentia'. Tricia is reluctant, always holding out hope, but Callie is practical and wants her to move on. As Tricia sifts through the wreckage and tries to move on with her life, Callie finds herself drawn to an ominous tunnel near the house.

Director

Mike Flanagan
Mike Flanagan

Cast

Katie Parker
Katie ParkerCallie
Courtney Bell
Courtney BellTricia
Morgan Peter Brown
Morgan Peter BrownDaniel
Dave Levine
Dave LevineDet. Mallory
Justin Gordon
Justin GordonDet. Lonergan
Doug Jones
Doug JonesWalter Lambert
Connie VentressRuth
Ian GregoryMitch
Erin CipollettiUniformed Officer
Damon PfaffUniformed Officer
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Does Absentia Have Jump Scares?

Yes — Absentia (2011) has 8 jump scares (0 major, 8 minor)

First scare: 00:13:03 | Last scare: 01:16:56

Scare Level: Moderate — Standard horror

Jumpscare Rating
C

Moderate Jumpscares

Short: Regular jumpscares that enhance the horror experience without being excessive.

With a C rating, Absentia delivers a balanced horror experience featuring moderate jumpscare sequences distributed evenly across the narrative. The scares strike equilibrium between suspense and sudden shock, combining measured visual intensity with strategic audio punctuation. Well-suited for viewers seeking traditional horror pacing.

Analysis:

Total: 8Minor: 8Intensity: 8

Contains 8 minor jumpscares.

2.2/10
GATEWAY
Just enough scares to get your heart racing without inducing panic. A gentle push into the deep end.
Fear Factor Analysis
Gateway
Animal Death

Common Questions About Absentia

Total Jumpscares: 8

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Jumpscare Timeline

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Start Movie

00:00:00 / 01:31:00
4 Safe Zones - Relax

Jumpscare Details

00:13:03
Minor

During a dream, Tricia approaches her husband who has his c3RvbG back turned to her. He suddenly turns around and is shown to be missing his eyes.

Submitted by: Amy_P

00:18:34
Minor

Tricia suddenly has a vision of her husband as she closes the door.

Submitted by: Amy_P

00:22:11
Minor

While lying in bed, Tricia has a vision of her husband kneeling over her.

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00:27:20
Minor

Tricia sees her husband standing behind the lawyer.

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00:30:15
Minor

While meditating, Tricia hallucinates that c291cm her husband is beside her whispering in her ear.

Submitted by: Amy_P

00:53:20
Minor

There is a strange chirping noise in the room next to Daniel and Callie, seconds later a large insect like creature crawls past.

Submitted by: Amy_P

00:54:34
Minor

As Callie investigates the bathroom, something comes out from behind the shower curtain and the screen goes black.

Submitted by: Amy_P

01:16:56
Minor

The insectoid briefly appears out of the darkness before the screen goes black again.

Submitted by: Amy_P

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