Overlord (2018) - Jumpscare Guide
Plot
France, June 1944. On the eve of D-Day, some American paratroopers fall behind enemy lines after their aircraft crashes while on a mission to destroy a radio tower in a small village near the beaches of Normandy. After reaching their target, the surviving paratroopers realise that, in addition to fighting the Nazi troops that patrol the village, they also must fight against something else.
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Does Overlord Have Jump Scares?
Yes — Overlord (2018) has 12 jump scares (12 major, 0 minor)
First scare: 00:06:40 | Last scare: 01:29:15
Scare Level: Moderate — Standard horror
Extreme Jumpscares
Short: A large number of major jumpscares throughout. One of the "jumpiest" movies around and sensitive individuals should avoid.
Overlord achieves an E rating as one of the most jumpscare-heavy films in our database. The movie bombards viewers with extreme visual and auditory elements, creating overwhelming shock reactions from start to finish. Scare sequences assault audiences with visceral imagery and ear-splitting sound design, pushing intensity to the absolute limit. Only recommended for hardcore horror enthusiasts.
Analysis:
Contains 12 major jumpscares.
Common Questions About Overlord
Total Jumpscares: 12
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Jumpscare Details
During the opening plane scene, immediately after a c3RvbG soldier vomits, heavy machine gun fire pierces the hull of the plane.
After Boyce reaches dry land, he hears voices in the distance but is forced to duck when heavy gunfire rings out around him.
Loud gunfire may startle some as one of the Americans is executed by Nazi soldiers.
As the soldiers walk across a field on the way to the rendezvous point, a landmine explodes as one of the soldiers says “that way, you get a cut of the profits”.
Boyce approaches a slightly ajar door to look at Chloe’s aunt. He hears c291cm a noise behind him and turns around, when he looks back a disfigured person is standing in front of the door.
Chloe starts talking from behind Boyce.
After the scientist and soldier leave, Boyce looks through the hole in the wall once more and this time a mutated person lunges towards the camera.
As Boyce inspects the tar pit, something moves in the bag suspended above it.
As Chase walks away from Wafner (who appears to bm90c2 be unconscious) saying “I think I’m gonna need…” he is suddenly tripped by Wafner.
As Chloe talks to Paul in the tunnel, a mutated person reaches in and pulls her off screen.
Ford turns around after setting the explosives and Wafner is standing directly in front of him.
Wafner is suddenly shot after saying “I am a god, Corporal”.
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