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Don’t Look Now

Don’t Look Now (1973) - Jumpscare Guide

19731:50:00
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7.1
R

Plot

While grieving a terrible loss, a married couple meet two mysterious sisters, one of whom gives them a message sent from the afterlife.

Director

Nicolas Roeg
Nicolas Roeg

Cast

Donald Sutherland
Donald SutherlandJohn Baxter
Julie Christie
Julie ChristieLaura Baxter
Hilary Mason
Hilary MasonHeather
Massimo Serato
Massimo SeratoBishop Barbarrigo
Clelia Matania
Clelia MataniaWendy
Renato Scarpa
Renato ScarpaInspector Longhi
Giorgio Trestini
Giorgio TrestiniWorkman
Leopoldo Trieste
Leopoldo TriesteHotel Manager
David Tree
David TreeAnthony Babbage
Ann RyeMandy Babbage
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Does Don’t Look Now Have Jump Scares?

YesDon’t Look Now (1973) has 1 jump scare (0 major, 1 minor)

First scare: 01:03:05

Scare Level: Low — Beginner-friendly

Jumpscare Rating
B

Minimal Jumpscares

Short: Light scares that focus more on suspense than shock. Manageable for sensitive viewers.

With a B rating, Don’t Look Now features very few jumpscares placed strategically to enhance rather than dominate the narrative. These mild shock sequences emphasize surprise through careful timing instead of overwhelming sensory assault. Ideal for horror newcomers or sensitive viewers wanting controlled thrills.

Analysis:

Total: 1Minor: 1Intensity: 1

Contains 1 minor jumpscare.

0.3/10
COZY
A horror movie your grandma could watch. Well, maybe not YOUR grandma, but someone's grandma.
Fear Factor Analysis
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Common Questions About Don’t Look Now

Total Jumpscares: 1

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Jumpscare Timeline

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Start Movie

00:00:00 / 01:50:00
2 Safe Zones - Relax

Jumpscare Details

01:03:05
Minor

A wooden board falls onto a glass window on the c3RvbG crane John is standing on (Foreshadowed a few seconds beforehand, but the impact is rather sudden.)

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