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Child Eater

Child Eater (2016) - Jumpscare Guide

20161:22:00
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4.3

Plot

A simple night of babysitting takes a horrifying turn when Helen realizes the boogeyman really is in little Lucas' closet.

Director

Erlingur Thoroddsen
Erlingur Thoroddsen

Cast

Caitlin Bliss
Caitlin BlissHelen Connolly
Colin Critchley
Colin CritchleyLucas Parker
Jason MartinRobert Bowery
James Wilcox
James WilcoxSheriff Connolly
Dave KlaskoTom
Brandon SmallsCasey
Melinda ChiltonGinger
Andrew Kaempfer
Andrew KaempferWesley
Weston WilsonMatthew Parker
Charlotte PattonConcerned Woman
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Does Child Eater Have Jump Scares?

Yes — Child Eater (2016) has 8 jump scares (0 major, 8 minor)

First scare: 00:51:34 | Last scare: 01:17:29

Scare Level: Moderate — Standard horror

Jumpscare Rating
C

Moderate Jumpscares

Short: Moderate scare frequency with mixed intensity levels. Prepare for some startling moments.

Child Eater 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: 8Minor: 8Intensity: 8

Contains 8 minor jumpscares.

2.3/10
GATEWAY
Just enough scares to get your heart racing without inducing panic. A gentle push into the deep end.
Fear Factor Analysis
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Common Questions About Child Eater

Total Jumpscares: 8

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Jumpscare Timeline

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Start Movie

00:00:00 / 01:22:00
2 Safe Zones - Relax

Jumpscare Details

00:51:34
Minor

The child-eater bursts from c3RvbG the corner, lunging at Officer Wesley.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

00:53:16
Minor

Ginger bursts from behind, shotgun slamming into Officer Casey.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

00:56:15
Minor

The child eater erupts from the mirror's reflection, seizing Ginger.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

00:57:54
Minor

Lucas's quiet hallway stroll is abruptly broken by an ear-splitting cut to the monstrous child-eater.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

00:58:53
Minor

Lucas's flashlight beam pierces the c291cm darkness, and the child eater explodes from the corner.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

01:00:03
Minor

Lucas turns. The Child Eater bursts from the corner, right in his face.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

01:01:14
Minor

As Helen reaches for Ginger's detached glass eye, the 'dead' woman's hand violently seizes her arm.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

01:17:29
Minor

Helen kneels. The Child Eater suddenly appears, silent, directly behind her.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

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