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Shadow People (2013) - Jumpscare Guide

20131:29:00
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5.3
PG-13

Plot

A radio talk show host unravels a conspiracy about encounters with mysterious beings known as The Shadow People and their role in the unexplained deaths of several hundred victims in the 1980s.

Director

Matthew Arnold

Cast

Dallas Roberts
Dallas RobertsCharlie Crowe
Alison Eastwood
Alison EastwoodSophie Lacombe
Anne Dudek
Anne DudekEllen
Mariah Bonner
Mariah BonnerMaggie
Mattie LiptakPreston
Christopher Berry
Christopher BerryTom
Jonathan Baron
Jonathan BaronJeff Pyatt
Tony Schiena
Tony SchienaRobert
Ritchie Montgomery
Ritchie MontgomerySparky
Marco St. John
Marco St. JohnProfessor Fisher
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Does Shadow People Have Jump Scares?

YesShadow People (2013) has 10 jump scares (0 major, 10 minor)

First scare: 00:04:42 | Last scare: 01:21:23

Scare Level: Moderate — Standard horror

Jumpscare Rating
D

High Jumpscares

Short: Numerous powerful jumpscares that will test your nerves. Only for brave viewers.

With a D rating, Shadow People delivers numerous intense jumpscares designed to keep audiences on edge. The film uses extreme visual shifts and piercing sound design to create potent shock moments concentrated throughout the runtime. This high-intensity approach is recommended only for viewers comfortable with frequent, aggressive scare sequences.

Analysis:

Total: 10Minor: 10Intensity: 10

Contains 10 minor jumpscares.

2.8/10
GATEWAY
A stepping stone to more intense horror. Today Gateway, tomorrow Nightmare.
Fear Factor Analysis
Gateway

Common Questions About Shadow People

Total Jumpscares: 10

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Jumpscare Timeline

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Start Movie

00:00:00 / 01:29:00
3 Safe Zones - Relax

Jumpscare Details

00:04:42
Minor

A shadowy figure c3RvbG runs straight toward the camera.

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00:27:52
Minor

As a prank, the librarian’s friend jumps out from behind her.

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00:30:11
Minor

The librarian opens her eyes and sees a shadow person behind the shower curtain.

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00:32:16
Minor

A shadow person stands around the corner as the librarian looks toward the hallway.

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00:50:00
Minor

Looking at the dark TV, c291cm Charlie sees a shadow person’s reflection next to him.

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00:50:17
Minor

Charlie looks back, sees nothing, then as he faces the TV, a shadow darts behind him.

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00:56:04
Minor

A shadowy figure dashes down the hall.

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00:56:23
Minor

The camera reveals a man in the hallway who suddenly jumps toward it.

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01:05:10
Minor

The shadow person suddenly bm90c2 opens its mouth and lunges at the camera.

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01:21:23
Minor

During a mid-credits scene, Preston’s shadow moves on its own; after a slow build-up, an arm suddenly emerges and grabs him.

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