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Paperhouse

Paperhouse (1988) - Jumpscare Guide

19881:32:00
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6.6
PG-13

Plot

A young girl lost in the loneliness and boredom of reality finds solace in an ill boy, whom she can visit in a surreal dream world that she drew in her school composition book.

Director

Bernard Rose
Bernard Rose

Cast

Charlotte Burke
Charlotte BurkeAnna Madden
Elliott SpiersMarc
Glenne Headly
Glenne HeadlyKate Madden
Gemma Jones
Gemma JonesDr. Sarah Nicols
Ben Cross
Ben CrossDad
Jane Bertish
Jane BertishMiss Vanstone
Sarah NewboldKaren
Steven O'Donnell
Steven O'DonnellDustman
Samantha CahillSharon
Gary Bleasdale
Gary BleasdalePoliceman
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Does Paperhouse Have Jump Scares?

YesPaperhouse (1988) has 6 jump scares (2 major, 4 minor)

First scare: 00:32:10 | Last scare: 01:05:13

Scare Level: Moderate — Standard horror

Jumpscare Rating
C

Moderate Jumpscares

Short: Balanced mix of tension and scares. Not overwhelming but requires some tolerance.

Paperhouse earns a C rating through its measured approach to jumpscares. The film maintains consistent tension with shock moments appearing at regular intervals, preventing viewer desensitization while sustaining anxiety. Recommended for audiences comfortable with moderate horror intensity and calculated scare sequences.

Analysis:

Total: 6Major: 2Minor: 4Intensity: 8

Contains 2 major jumpscares and 4 minor jumpscares.

2.2/10
GATEWAY
Scary enough to feel accomplished after watching, mild enough to sleep that night.
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Common Questions About Paperhouse

Total Jumpscares: 6

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Jumpscare Timeline

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Start Movie

00:00:00 / 01:32:00
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Jumpscare Details

00:32:10
Minor

The ceramic legs c3RvbG suddenly shatter on their own.

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00:41:39
Major

Anna’s smiling father suddenly becomes angry and lunges at the camera.

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00:52:45
Minor

A sudden thud is heard.

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00:58:40
Minor

The front door quickly opens by itself.

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01:00:57
Minor

Anna’s father suddenly rises out c291cm of the shadows in front of the camera.

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01:05:13
Major

Anna’s father quickly pulls a door open and runs into a room.

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