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Daniel Isn't Real

Daniel Isn't Real (2019) - Jumpscare Guide

20191:41:00
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6.1
NR

Plot

A troubled college freshman resurrects his imaginary friend to help him cope with a violent trauma.

Director

Adam Egypt Mortimer
Adam Egypt Mortimer

Cast

Miles Robbins
Miles RobbinsLuke Nightingale
Patrick Schwarzenegger
Patrick SchwarzeneggerDaniel
Sasha Lane
Sasha LaneCassie
Mary Stuart Masterson
Mary Stuart MastersonClaire
Chukwudi Iwuji
Chukwudi IwujiDr. Cornelius Braun
Hannah Marks
Hannah MarksSophie
Chase Sui Wonders
Chase Sui WondersMakayla
Katie Chang
Katie ChangBarista
Jamar Greene
Jamar GreeneCampus Security Guard
Cara Ronzetti
Cara RonzettiJoelle
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Does Daniel Isn't Real Have Jump Scares?

YesDaniel Isn't Real (2019) has 6 jump scares (0 major, 6 minor)

First scare: 00:02:24 | Last scare: 01:27:24

Scare Level: Moderate — Standard horror

Jumpscare Rating
C

Moderate Jumpscares

Short: Balanced mix of tension and scares. Not overwhelming but requires some tolerance.

Daniel Isn't Real achieves a C rating with moderate jumpscare frequency balanced throughout the runtime. The film blends atmospheric tension with calculated shock moments, using a mix of visual misdirection and well-timed sound design. Appropriate for intermediate horror fans comfortable with regular scares that enhance without overwhelming the experience.

Analysis:

Total: 6Minor: 6Intensity: 6

Contains 6 minor jumpscares.

1.6/10
COZY
Horror-lite that focuses on atmosphere over shock. Great for a cozy movie night without the nightmares.
Fear Factor Analysis
Cozy
Flashing LightsGore/BloodVomitingDomestic ViolenceSuicideSelf HarmPossessionStalking

Common Questions About Daniel Isn't Real

Total Jumpscares: 6

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Jumpscare Timeline

See when jumpscares occur throughout the movie

Start Movie

00:00:00 / 01:41:00
4 Safe Zones - Relax

Jumpscare Details

00:02:24
Minor

A man walks into c3RvbG a coffee shop and unexpectedly shoots a customer.

Submitted by: Alex2025

00:19:55
Minor

During a quiet scene, the sound of glass shattering suddenly occurs and cuts to Luke waking up.

Submitted by: Alex2025

01:00:20
Minor

Luke slowly approaches a seemingly unconscious Daniel, who suddenly bites at him.

Submitted by: Alex2025

01:13:14
Minor

the scene cuts to Daniel standing close to his ear, speaking and frightening him.

Submitted by: Alex2025

01:20:26
Minor

the scene cuts suddenly to c291cm a deformed face zooming toward the camera while roaring.

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01:27:24
Minor

A deformed man runs at Luke while screaming.

Submitted by: Alex2025

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