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Carnival of Souls

Carnival of Souls (1962) - Jumpscare Guide

19621:18:00
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7.0
NR

Plot

Mary Henry ends up the sole survivor of a fatal car accident through mysterious circumstances. Trying to put the incident behind her, she moves to Utah and takes a job as a church organist. But her fresh start is interrupted by visions of a fiendish man. As the visions begin to occur more frequently, Mary finds herself drawn to the deserted carnival on the outskirts of town. The strangely alluring carnival may hold the secret to her tragic past.

Director

Herk Harvey
Herk Harvey
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Does Carnival of Souls Have Jump Scares?

YesCarnival of Souls (1962) has 4 jump scares (0 major, 4 minor)

First scare: 00:11:53 | Last scare: 01:10:56

Scare Level: Low — Beginner-friendly

Jumpscare Rating
C

Moderate Jumpscares

Short: Decent amount of scares spread throughout. Good for intermediate horror fans.

Carnival of Souls earns a C rating through its measured approach to jumpscares. The film maintains consistent tension with shock moments appearing at regular intervals, preventing viewer desensitization while sustaining anxiety. Recommended for audiences comfortable with moderate horror intensity and calculated scare sequences.

Analysis:

Total: 4Minor: 4Intensity: 4

Contains 4 minor jumpscares.

1.1/10
COZY
Barely any scares to speak of. This is horror for people who don't really like horror.
Fear Factor Analysis
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Common Questions About Carnival of Souls

Total Jumpscares: 4

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Jumpscare Timeline

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Start Movie

00:00:00 / 01:18:00
3 Safe Zones - Relax

Jumpscare Details

00:11:53
Minor

The camera suddenly cuts to the reflection transforming c3RvbG into the pale-faced man. Not a traditional jump scare, but may startle sensitive viewers.

Submitted by: Lisa_Marie

00:25:24
Minor

Mary looks down to the first floor and gasps as the camera reveals the pale-faced man.

Submitted by: Lisa_Marie

01:05:45
Minor

The car door suddenly swings open, causing Mary to yell out.

Submitted by: Lisa_Marie

01:10:56
Minor

Mary turns toward the camera and screams. Not a traditional jump scare, but may startle sensitive viewers.

Submitted by: Lisa_Marie

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