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Brightburn

Brightburn (2019) - Jumpscare Guide

20191:31:00
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6.1R

Plot

What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister?

Director

David Yarovesky
David Yarovesky

Cast

Jackson A. Dunn
Jackson A. DunnBrandon Breyer
Elizabeth Banks
Elizabeth BanksTori Breyer
David Denman
David DenmanKyle Breyer
Matt Jones
Matt JonesNoah McNichol
Meredith Hagner
Meredith HagnerMerilee McNichol
Becky Wahlstrom
Becky WahlstromErica
Emmie Hunter
Emmie HunterCaitlyn
Gregory Alan Williams
Gregory Alan WilliamsSheriff Deever
Annie Humphrey
Annie HumphreyDeputy Ayres
Abraham Clinkscales
Abraham ClinkscalesRoyce
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Does Brightburn Have Jump Scares?

Yes — Brightburn (2019) has 20 jump scares (20 major, 0 minor)

First scare: 00:02:04 | Last scare: 01:18:23

Scare Level: High — For experienced horror fans

Jumpscare Rating
E

Extreme Jumpscares

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

With an E rating, Brightburn 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: 20Major: 20Intensity: 40

Contains 20 major jumpscares.

7/10
INTENSE
High-intensity experience with little breathing room. Buckle up, it's going to be a wild ride.
Fear Factor Analysis
Intense
Flashing LightsGore/BloodAnimal DeathPossessionTortureStalking

Common Questions About Brightburn

Total Jumpscares: 20

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Jumpscare Timeline

See when jumpscares occur throughout the movie

Start Movie

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

Jumpscare Details

00:02:04
Major

The room suddenly c3RvbG shakes and the lights cut out.

00:05:10
Major

Brandon jumps out at Tori (as a joke).

00:09:15
Major

A figure moves quickly past in the foreground as Tori returns to the house.

00:10:57
Major

Brandon suddenly lunges at his mother and makes a barking noise.

00:23:14
Major

Caitlyn backs away from the open window c291cm and is startled when the bedroom door behind her bursts open.

00:24:10
Major

There is the sound of twigs snapping and suddenly Brandon appears right in front of Tori.

00:39:27
Major

The light suddenly breaks above the waitress.

00:40:29
Major

A figure moves past in the foreground.

00:41:16
Major

The door bm90c2 is suddenly pulled away.

00:41:31
Major

Brightburn suddenly lunges at the waitress.

00:46:54
Major

There is a knock at the door during a tense scene.

00:52:20
Major

Brightburn suddenly flies through the truck window.

00:57:21
Major

There is a sharp flashback to c2NyYX earlier in the movie as Kyle lies in bed.

00:59:07
Major

The baby with red eyes suddenly lunges at the camera just as Kyle wakes up from a dream.

01:13:34
Major

There is a loud crash and Tori screams.

01:14:21
Major

As the 911 operator answers, Brightburn suddenly smashes through the living room.

01:15:39
Major

As Tori says “I’m here I’m Y29waW here” Brightburn flies past right in front of her.

01:15:51
Major

Brightburn suddenly tackles the sheriff as he says “you’re safe now” to Tori.

01:17:06
Major

The camera pans back to the deputy and Brightburn is now standing right behind her.

01:18:23
Major

Brightburn suddenly flies into the room where Tori is hiding.

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