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Don't Be Afraid of the Dark

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (2010) - Jumpscare Guide

20101:39:00
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5.5R

Plot

A young girl sent to live with her father and his new girlfriend discovers creatures in her new home who want to claim her as one of their own.

Director

Troy Nixey
Troy Nixey

Cast

Katie Holmes
Katie HolmesKim
Guy Pearce
Guy PearceAlex Hirst
Bailee Madison
Bailee MadisonSally Hirst
Jack Thompson
Jack ThompsonHarris
Alan Dale
Alan DaleJacoby
Emelia Burns
Emelia BurnsCaterer
Nicholas Bell
Nicholas BellPsychiatrist
James Mackay
James MackayLibrarian
Eddie Ritchard
Eddie RitchardHousekeeper
Bruce GleesonBuggy Driver
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Does Don't Be Afraid of the Dark Have Jump Scares?

Yes — Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (2010) has 8 jump scares (1 major, 7 minor)

First scare: 00:03:02 | Last scare: 01:06:12

Scare Level: Moderate — Standard horror

Jumpscare Rating
D

High Jumpscares

Short: High scare density with many major startling moments. Brace yourself.

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark 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: 8Major: 1Minor: 7Intensity: 9

Contains 1 major jumpscare and 7 minor jumpscares.

2.4/10
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 Don't Be Afraid of the Dark

Total Jumpscares: 8

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Jumpscare Timeline

See when jumpscares occur throughout the movie

Start Movie

00:00:00 / 01:39:00
4 Safe Zones - Relax

Jumpscare Details

00:03:02
Minor

The housekeeper suddenly trips on the hidden wire c3RvbG and tumbles violently down the steep staircase, her body crashing against each step.

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00:21:49
Minor

While Sally quietly explores through the dense bushes, Mr. Harris suddenly appears and scoops her up from behind without warning.

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00:30:40
Minor

The heavy fireplace screen suddenly crashes to the floor with a loud metallic clang, breaking the eerie silence.

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00:35:52
Minor

As Sally cautiously reaches out to touch the innocent teddy bear, it suddenly lurches forward toward her outstretched hand.

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00:42:14
Minor

A bone-chilling, high-pitched scream pierces the c291cm darkness as Sally's torch beam illuminates something horrifying in the fireplace.

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00:53:18
Minor

Sally's bedside lamp is violently knocked over and crashes to the floor as unseen creatures wreak havoc around her.

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00:54:19
Major

Sally crawls under the bed sheets toward the foot of the bed when a grotesque creature suddenly lunges directly at her face.

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01:06:12
Minor

A hideous creature emerges from its hiding spot behind the bathroom sink and releases a terrifying screech directly at Sally.

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