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Dog Soldiers

Dog Soldiers (2002) - Jumpscare Guide

20021:45:00
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6.8
R

Plot

A band of soldiers is dispatched to war games deep in the woods. When they stumble across a rival team slaughtered in camp, they realize they're not alone.

Director

Neil Marshall
Neil Marshall

Cast

Sean Pertwee
Sean PertweeSgt. Harry G. Wells
Kevin McKidd
Kevin McKiddPvt. Cooper
Emma Cleasby
Emma CleasbyMegan
Liam Cunningham
Liam CunninghamCapt. Ryan
Thomas Lockyer
Thomas LockyerCpl. Bruce Campbell
Darren Morfitt
Darren Morfitt'Spoon' Witherspoon
Chris RobsonPvt. Joe Kirkley
Leslie Simpson
Leslie SimpsonPvt. Terry Milburn
Tina LandiniCamper
Craig Conway
Craig ConwayCamper
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Does Dog Soldiers Have Jump Scares?

YesDog Soldiers (2002) has 13 jump scares (1 major, 12 minor)

First scare: 00:18:01 | Last scare: 01:40:08

Scare Level: Moderate — Standard horror

Jumpscare Rating
D

High Jumpscares

Short: Numerous powerful jumpscares that will test your nerves. Only for brave viewers.

Dog Soldiers receives a D rating due to frequent, intense jumpscares that test viewer nerves throughout. The film employs aggressive visual cuts paired with jarring audio spikes, creating high scare density with little breathing room. These powerful shock sequences use high-contrast imagery and sudden volume increases for maximum impact. Best suited for experienced horror fans.

Analysis:

Total: 13Major: 1Minor: 12Intensity: 14

Contains 1 major jumpscare and 12 minor jumpscares.

3.6/10
GATEWAY
A solid introduction to horror with manageable scares. Builds tension without overwhelming newcomers.
Fear Factor Analysis
Gateway
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Common Questions About Dog Soldiers

Total Jumpscares: 13

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Jumpscare Timeline

See when jumpscares occur throughout the movie

Start Movie

00:00:00 / 01:45:00
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Jumpscare Details

00:18:01
Major

As Spoon begins telling a joke, c3RvbG a dead cow is thrown into a campfire, startling soldiers.

Submitted by: Kevin_85

00:23:24
Minor

Captain Ryan pops up beside Corporal Campbell and screams.

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00:28:43
Minor

A silhouette moves past the camera.

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00:29:21
Minor

Corporal Campbell attempts to flee but runs into and is impaled by a tree trunk.

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00:29:35
Minor

A werewolf roars; c291cm Campbell is slashed across the face.

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00:30:07
Minor

Sarge crouches while a werewolf passes in the trees above him.

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00:33:13
Minor

A werewolf’s hand comes through a truck roof.

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00:36:46
Minor

A dog jumps out at Coop.

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00:40:59
Minor

A werewolf tries bm90c2 to break through a door.

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00:45:39
Minor

A werewolf is spotted outside.

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01:01:28
Minor

The window blind behind Terry suddenly closes; seconds later a werewolf grabs and pulls him through the window.

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01:39:55
Minor

Coop sees a corpse hanging from a rope.

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01:40:08
Minor

A werewolf c2NyYX suddenly punches Coop.

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