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Exorcist: The Beginning

Exorcist: The Beginning (2004) - Jumpscare Guide

20041:54:00
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5.1R

Plot

Years before Father Merrin helped save Regan MacNeil’s soul, he first encounters the demon Pazuzu in East Africa.

Director

Renny Harlin
Renny Harlin

Cast

Stellan Skarsgård
Stellan SkarsgårdFather Lankester Merrin
Izabella Scorupco
Izabella ScorupcoSarah Lesno
James D'Arcy
James D'ArcyFather Francis
Julian Wadham
Julian WadhamMajor Granville
Remy Sweeney
Remy SweeneyJoseph
Andrew French
Andrew FrenchChuma
Antonie Kamerling
Antonie KamerlingLieutenant Kessel
Ben Cross
Ben CrossSemelier
Alan Ford
Alan FordJefferies
Ralph Brown
Ralph BrownSergeant Major
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Does Exorcist: The Beginning Have Jump Scares?

Yes — Exorcist: The Beginning (2004) has 17 jump scares (3 major, 14 minor)

First scare: 00:02:30 | Last scare: 01:35:15

Scare Level: High — For experienced horror fans

Jumpscare Rating
E

Extreme Jumpscares

Short: Relentless barrage of intense scares from start to finish. Extreme caution advised.

With an E rating, Exorcist: The Beginning delivers maximum jumpscare density and intensity throughout its runtime. The film employs brutal visual and audio combinations for each shock moment, creating non-stop sensory overload. This relentless barrage of powerful scares leaves little room for recovery, making it suitable exclusively for seasoned horror veterans.

Analysis:

Total: 17Major: 3Minor: 14Intensity: 20

Contains 3 major jumpscares and 14 minor jumpscares.

4.8/10
STANDARD
Traditional horror movie intensity. Not for the faint of heart, but nothing you can't handle.
Fear Factor Analysis
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Common Questions About Exorcist: The Beginning

Total Jumpscares: 17

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Jumpscare Timeline

See when jumpscares occur throughout the movie

Start Movie

00:00:00 / 01:54:00
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Jumpscare Details

00:02:30
Minor

An apparently dead c3RvbG man suddenly grabs the priest's hand.

00:19:52
Minor

Some birds suddenly fly through a church.

00:30:33
Minor

A hyena jumps out from behind a well to grab a monkey.

00:38:54
Minor

A blanket lifts to reveal a severed head.

00:39:05
Major

Sarah lies back down; c291cm Jefferies is revealed lying beside her.

00:44:06
Minor

Joseph's bed suddenly moves.

00:44:33
Minor

Joseph's eyes open, and the bed shakes violently.

00:46:09
Minor

A bird flies from behind Father Merrin; several birds squawk as Father Merrin nearly steps on them.

00:50:04
Minor

Father Merrin nearly bm90c2 loses footing while exploring a cavern.

00:50:53
Minor

A sound effect plays as Father Merrin turns and sees a statue.

00:52:22
Minor

A sound effect plays as Sarah notices Emekwi watching her.

00:53:29
Minor

Sudden door opening sounds may startle some viewers.

00:57:54
Major

The radio suddenly turns on, c2NyYX loudly playing music, causing Sarah to scream in fright.

01:05:56
Minor

A sound effect plays as the shroud around Joseph’s bed is ripped away revealing villagers standing around him.

01:32:12
Minor

Joseph is suddenly pulled through a hole.

01:33:44
Major

A body suddenly drops in front of Father Merrin.

01:35:15
Minor

A lantern Y29waW turns on revealing Sarah’s possessed

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