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In the Mouth of Madness

In the Mouth of Madness (1995) - Jumpscare Guide

19951:35:00
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7.1
R

Plot

An insurance investigator visits a small town while looking into the strange disappearance of a popular horror novelist. He soon finds that the impact of the author’s books is far more than inspirational.

Director

John Carpenter
John Carpenter

Cast

Sam Neill
Sam NeillJohn Trent
Julie Carmen
Julie CarmenLinda Styles
Jürgen Prochnow
Jürgen ProchnowSutter Cane
David Warner
David WarnerDr. Wrenn
John Glover
John GloverSaperstein
Bernie Casey
Bernie CaseyRobinson
Peter Jason
Peter JasonMr. Paul
Charlton Heston
Charlton HestonJackson Harglow
Frances Bay
Frances BayMrs. Pickman
Wilhelm von Homburg
Wilhelm von HomburgSimon
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Does In the Mouth of Madness Have Jump Scares?

YesIn the Mouth of Madness (1995) has 10 jump scares (1 major, 9 minor)

First scare: 00:06:18 | Last scare: 01:28:25

Scare Level: Moderate — Standard horror

Jumpscare Rating
D

High Jumpscares

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

In the Mouth of Madness 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: 10Major: 1Minor: 9Intensity: 11

Contains 1 major jumpscare and 9 minor jumpscares.

2.9/10
GATEWAY
A stepping stone to more intense horror. Today Gateway, tomorrow Nightmare.
Fear Factor Analysis
Gateway

Common Questions About In the Mouth of Madness

Total Jumpscares: 10

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Jumpscare Timeline

See when jumpscares occur throughout the movie

Start Movie

00:00:00 / 01:35:00
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Jumpscare Details

00:06:18
Minor

A hand suddenly bursts c3RvbG through the glass of John’s cell.

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00:24:28
Major

John wakes from a dream and sees the deformed policeman sitting beside him.

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00:32:18
Minor

Linda crashes into a strange cyclist who appears in front of her car.

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00:33:04
Minor

The cyclist drives off after appearing behind Linda.

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00:52:56
Minor

An arm suddenly appears c291cm from behind the door and grabs Linda’s shoulder.

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00:55:46
Minor

As John reenters his room, Linda grabs him from behind.

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00:57:06
Minor

The scene cuts to a screeching creature.

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01:09:05
Minor

John suddenly finds himself next to Sutter Cane’s head.

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01:27:07
Minor

John’s cell bm90c2 door begins shaking.

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01:28:25
Minor

A loud noise sounds as a shadow swiftly passes in front of the screen.

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