One Missed Call (2003) - Jumpscare Guide
Plot
People mysteriously start receiving voicemail messages from their future selves, in the form of the sound of them reacting to their own violent deaths, along with the exact date and time of their future death, listed on the message log. The plot thickens as the surviving characters pursue the answers to this mystery which could save their lives.
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Does One Missed Call Have Jump Scares?
Yes — One Missed Call (2003) has 13 jump scares (1 major, 12 minor)
First scare: 00:02:06 | Last scare: 01:42:49
Scare Level: Moderate — Standard horror
High Jumpscares
Short: Numerous powerful jumpscares that will test your nerves. Only for brave viewers.
One Missed Call 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:
Contains 1 major jumpscare and 12 minor jumpscares.
Common Questions About One Missed Call
Total Jumpscares: 13
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The scene suddenly c3RvbG cuts to a series of flashbacks.
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Inhaler noises are suddenly heard and then minutes later, a man is dragged into the elevator shaft.
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A sudden scene transition to a ghost behind a terrified young woman could startle sensitive viewers.
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A man is suddenly thrown away by a supernatural wind.
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A young c291cm girl bumps into her mother.
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Birds suddenly fly at the window in a quiet scene.
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Inhaler noises are heard in a tense scene.
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A loud noise is heard in a tense scene.
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The camera pans and bm90c2 shows a ghost in the vent.
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A ghostly hand reaches out of the doors to grab a young woman's arm.
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While a young woman looks at a corpse, the dead body's hand suddenly grabs her.
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A decaying looking ghost suddenly switches into the appearance of a younger woman accompanied by a scream.
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A blade suddenly enters c2NyYX through the hole in the door.
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