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May

May (2003) - Jumpscare Guide

20031:33:00
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6.6
R

Plot

A socially awkward veterinary assistant with a lazy eye and obsession with perfection descends into depravity after developing a crush on a boy with perfect hands.

Director

Lucky McKee
Lucky McKee

Cast

Angela Bettis
Angela BettisMay
Jeremy Sisto
Jeremy SistoAdam
Anna Faris
Anna FarisPolly
James Duval
James DuvalBlank
Nichole Hiltz
Nichole HiltzAmbrosia
Kevin Gage
Kevin GagePapa
Merle Kennedy
Merle KennedyMama
Chandler Riley HechtYoung May
Rachel DavidPetey
Nora Zehetner
Nora ZehetnerHoop
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Does May Have Jump Scares?

YesMay (2003) has 3 jump scares (0 major, 3 minor)

First scare: 00:00:32 | Last scare: 01:26:12

Scare Level: Low — Beginner-friendly

Jumpscare Rating
B

Minimal Jumpscares

Short: Very few jumpscares with minimal intensity. Generally safe for most viewers.

May earns a B rating with minimal jumpscares that use subtle timing rather than aggressive intensity. The few shock moments present use restrained visual shifts and gentle audio cues, making this accessible for viewers building their horror tolerance. Perfect for those seeking atmospheric tension with occasional, manageable startles.

Analysis:

Total: 3Minor: 3Intensity: 3

Contains 3 minor jumpscares.

0.8/10
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 May

Total Jumpscares: 3

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Jumpscare Timeline

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Start Movie

00:00:00 / 01:33:00
2 Safe Zones - Relax

Jumpscare Details

00:00:32
Minor

Hard cut c3RvbG to a screaming, bleeding woman.

Submitted by: Kevin_85

00:57:16
Minor

A few flashing images with bendy Sounds

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01:26:12
Minor

woman stabs herself in the face.

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