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Dressed to Kill

Dressed to Kill (1980) - Jumpscare Guide

19801:45:00
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7.0
R

Plot

After witnessing a mysterious woman brutally slay a homemaker, prostitute Liz Blake finds herself trapped in a dangerous situation. While the police thinks she is the murderer, the real killer is intent on silencing her only witness.

Director

Brian De Palma
Brian De Palma

Cast

Michael Caine
Michael CaineDoctor Robert Elliott
Nancy Allen
Nancy AllenLiz Blake
Angie Dickinson
Angie DickinsonKate Miller
Keith Gordon
Keith GordonPeter Miller
Dennis Franz
Dennis FranzDetective Marino
David Margulies
David MarguliesDr. Levy
Ken Baker
Ken BakerWarren Lockman
Susanna Clemm
Susanna ClemmBetty Luce
Brandon Maggart
Brandon MaggartCleveland Sam
Amalie CollierCleaning Woman
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Does Dressed to Kill Have Jump Scares?

YesDressed to Kill (1980) has 5 jump scares (4 major, 1 minor)

First scare: 00:04:00 | Last scare: 01:42:25

Scare Level: Low — Beginner-friendly

Jumpscare Rating
D

High Jumpscares

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

With a D rating, Dressed to Kill delivers numerous intense jumpscares designed to keep audiences on edge. The film uses extreme visual shifts and piercing sound design to create potent shock moments concentrated throughout the runtime. This high-intensity approach is recommended only for viewers comfortable with frequent, aggressive scare sequences.

Analysis:

Total: 5Major: 4Minor: 1Intensity: 9

Contains 4 major jumpscares and 1 minor jumpscare.

2.5/10
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Scares are telegraphed enough that you can brace yourself. Like a roller coaster where you see the drops coming.
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Common Questions About Dressed to Kill

Total Jumpscares: 5

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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

00:04:00
Major

While Kate is in the shower c3RvbG fantasizing about her husband, a man grabs her from behind.

Submitted by: Kevin_85

00:33:46
Minor

When the elevator doors open, Kate is confronted by a blonde woman holding a razor.

Submitted by: Kevin_85

01:00:00
Major

Liz looks up and sees a woman watching her with binoculars who then quickly gets into a taxi.

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01:07:55
Major

Liz runs to escape a gang on the subway. While closing a train door, a razorblade flashes by her head, and she's attacked.

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01:42:25
Major

After Liz exits the shower, she's horrified to find someone outside c291cm the door. As she closes the medicine cabinet mirror, the murderer appears behind her and Liz screams.

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