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Attack the Block

Attack the Block (2011) - Jumpscare Guide

20111:28:00
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6.6R

Plot

A teen gang in a South London housing estate must team up with the other residents to protect their neighbourhood from a terrifying alien invasion.

Director

Joe Cornish
Joe Cornish

Cast

John Boyega
John BoyegaMoses
Jodie Whittaker
Jodie WhittakerSam
Nick Frost
Nick FrostRon
Alex Esmail
Alex EsmailPest
Luke Treadaway
Luke TreadawayBrewis
Selom Awadzi
Selom AwadziTonks
Franz Drameh
Franz DramehDennis
Simon Howard
Simon HowardBiggz
Jumayn Hunter
Jumayn HunterHi-Hatz
Leeon JonesJerome
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Does Attack the Block Have Jump Scares?

Yes — Attack the Block (2011) has 12 jump scares (12 major, 0 minor)

First scare: 00:04:48 | Last scare: 01:04:12

Scare Level: Moderate — Standard horror

Jumpscare Rating
E

Extreme Jumpscares

Short: Non-stop jumpscare assault that will leave you exhausted. Consider yourself warned.

With an E rating, Attack the Block delivers maximum jumpscare density and intensity throughout its runtime. The film employs brutal visual and audio combinations for each shock moment, creating non-stop sensory overload. This relentless barrage of powerful scares leaves little room for recovery, making it suitable exclusively for seasoned horror veterans.

Analysis:

Total: 12Major: 12Intensity: 24

Contains 12 major jumpscares.

4.8/10
STANDARD
Steady stream of jumpscares keeps you engaged. This is what you signed up for when you clicked "horror".
Fear Factor Analysis
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Common Questions About Attack the Block

Total Jumpscares: 12

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Jumpscare Timeline

See when jumpscares occur throughout the movie

Start Movie

00:00:00 / 01:28:00
2 Safe Zones - Relax

Jumpscare Details

00:04:48
Major

An alien creature screeches at Moses as he c3RvbG searches through the car, a couple of seconds later it leaps at his face.

Submitted by: Lisa_Marie

00:26:04
Major

The alien suddenly attacks one of the policemen as he closes the van doors, a few seconds later it pounces on the other policeman.

Submitted by: Lisa_Marie

00:27:53
Major

The alien appears by the door to the van.

Submitted by: Lisa_Marie

00:28:19
Major

The alien lunges at the windscreen.

Submitted by: Lisa_Marie

00:33:04
Major

The alien attacks Hi c291cm Hatz’ henchman as he turns around.

Submitted by: Lisa_Marie

00:42:53
Major

There is a loud bang on the door.

Submitted by: Lisa_Marie

00:43:20
Major

Moses looks through the peephole in the door a second time and the alien suddenly lunges at the door.

Submitted by: Lisa_Marie

00:48:37
Major

The alien smashes in the recycling bin that Biggz is hiding in.

Submitted by: Lisa_Marie

00:57:53
Major

The alien lunges at Biggz bm90c2 as he peers out of the recycling bin.

Submitted by: Lisa_Marie

00:59:48
Major

The alien bangs on the lift.

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01:03:50
Major

An alien knocks over Jerome.

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01:04:12
Major

Jerome grabs Pest’s ankle.

Submitted by: Lisa_Marie

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