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One Missed Call

One Missed Call (2008) - Jumpscare Guide

20081:27:00
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4.1PG-13

Plot

Several people start receiving voice-mails from their future selves -- messages which include the date, time, and some of the details of their deaths.

Director

Eric Valette
Eric Valette

Cast

Shannyn Sossamon
Shannyn SossamonBeth Raymond
Edward Burns
Edward BurnsJack Andrews
Ana Claudia Talancón
Ana Claudia TalancónTaylor Anthony
Ray Wise
Ray WiseTed Summers
Azura Skye
Azura SkyeLeann Cole
Johnny Lewis
Johnny LewisBrian Sousa
Meagan Good
Meagan GoodShelley Baum
Jason Beghe
Jason BegheRay Purvis
Rhoda Griffis
Rhoda GriffisMarie Layton
Ariel Winter
Ariel WinterEllie Layton
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Does One Missed Call Have Jump Scares?

Yes — One Missed Call (2008) has 15 jump scares (15 major, 0 minor)

First scare: 00:01:23 | Last scare: 01:18:40

Scare Level: Moderate — Standard horror

Jumpscare Rating
E

Extreme Jumpscares

Short: Maximum scare intensity with constant major jumpscares. Only for hardcore horror enthusiasts.

One Missed Call receives an E rating for its extreme jumpscare assault. The movie packs overwhelming numbers of major shock sequences, using aggressive visual chaos and deafening audio crescendos. Each scare moment delivers maximum impact through calculated sensory bombardment. Absolutely not recommended for sensitive viewers or horror newcomers.

Analysis:

Total: 15Major: 15Intensity: 30

Contains 15 major jumpscares.

5.7/10
STANDARD
Exactly what it says on the tin: a horror movie. No surprises about the surprise scares.
Fear Factor Analysis
Standard
Gore/BloodChild AbuseAnimal Death

Common Questions About One Missed Call

Total Jumpscares: 15

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Jumpscare Timeline

See when jumpscares occur throughout the movie

Start Movie

00:00:00 / 01:27:00
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Jumpscare Details

00:01:23
Major

A young girl’s screaming face c3RvbG appears at the window of a burning building.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

00:03:36
Major

A young woman leans over a pond when a hang emerges from the water and pulls her in.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

00:03:56
Major

The hand grabs a cat and pulls it into the pond.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

00:22:12
Major

A car horn sounds as Brian is nearly run over.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

00:22:52
Major

There is a loud c291cm explosion while Brian and Beth are talking.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

00:27:22
Major

Beth is surprised by Taylor’s appearance in the room. [Video].

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

00:38:18
Major

Beth opens a closet door and a puppet hanging from the ceiling drops down in front of her.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

00:43:06
Major

A hand holding a phone appears beside Taylor.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

01:00:01
Major

A shadowy bm90c2 figure passes behind Beth.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

01:01:56
Major

Beth runs into Jack.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

01:02:12
Major

A hand reaches out from between some doors to grab Beth.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

01:02:49
Major

Jack shines his torch on a figure in the corner of the room.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

01:05:52
Major

Beth shines her c2NyYX torch on a decayed corpse.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

01:07:01
Major

The corpse begins to move towards Beth.

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01:18:40
Major

A doorbell rings during a tense scene.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

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