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Smile (2022) - Jumpscare Guide

20221:55:00
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6.5
R

Plot

After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter starts experiencing frightening occurrences that she can't explain.

Director

Parker Finn
Parker Finn

Cast

Sosie Bacon
Sosie BaconRose Cotter
Kyle Gallner
Kyle GallnerJoel
Jessie T. Usher
Jessie T. UsherTrevor
Robin Weigert
Robin WeigertDr. Madeline Northcott
Caitlin Stasey
Caitlin StaseyLaura Weaver
Kal Penn
Kal PennDr. Morgan Desai
Rob Morgan
Rob MorganRobert Talley
Gillian Zinser
Gillian ZinserHolly
Judy Reyes
Judy ReyesVictoria Munoz
Jack Sochet
Jack SochetCarl Renken
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Does Smile Have Jump Scares?

YesSmile (2022) has 23 jump scares (7 major, 16 minor)

First scare: 00:01:50 | Last scare: 01:47:18

Scare Level: High — For experienced horror fans

Jumpscare Rating
E

Extreme Jumpscares

Short: Non-stop jumpscare assault that will leave you exhausted. Consider yourself warned.

Smile 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:

Total: 23Major: 7Minor: 16Intensity: 30

Contains 7 major jumpscares and 16 minor jumpscares.

6.6/10
INTENSE
Not for casual viewers - this is serious horror territory. Leave the lights on for this one.
Fear Factor Analysis
Intense
Flashing LightsGore/BloodBody HorrorChild AbuseAnimal DeathSuicideSelf HarmAnxietyPossessionGhostsTortureFireGaslightingStalking

Common Questions About Smile

Total Jumpscares: 23

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Jumpscare Timeline

See when jumpscares occur throughout the movie

Start Movie

00:00:00 / 01:55:00
2 Safe Zones - Relax

Jumpscare Details

00:01:50
Minor

A sudden, loud phone ring c3RvbG abruptly breaks the silence of a scene transition.

00:10:59
Minor

Laura's shriek rips through the air as she violently recoils, chair scraping back.

00:12:46
Minor

The camera flashes to Laura on the ground with a loud soundtrack noise.

00:18:11
Minor

Rose drops her wine glass, startled by Trevor's sudden offscreen voice.

00:21:40
Minor

Scene cuts to c291cm Rose opening a canned meat

00:28:04
Minor

Scene cuts to the hospital terrace with a loud sound

00:31:14
Major

The home security alarm shrieks, making Rose drop and shatter her glass.

00:32:20
Minor

The phone's deafening, sudden shriek explodes the suffocating quiet.

00:33:15
Minor

The phone bm90c2 shrieks to life again.

00:36:50
Minor

Rose awakens abruptly from a nightmare.

00:38:33
Major

A sudden, guttural demonic shriek erupts, aimed directly at Rose.

00:46:19
Major

Sudden cut to a grinning partygoer, inches from Rose's face, punctuated by a jarring sonic blast.

00:52:13
Major

The demon's guttural shriek c2NyYX of "Rose!" instantly cuts to black.

00:54:41
Minor

The screen instantly floods with a grotesque, mutilated corpse.

01:09:59
Major

Holly's severed head abruptly drops, dangling lifelessly before the car window.

01:24:58
Minor

The demon lunges, its clawed hand clamping Rose's face as a monstrous shriek erupts.

01:28:34
Minor

The doctor's sudden rap Y29waW on Rose's car window jolts her.

01:29:15
Major

A sudden cut back to the doctor's face reveals Carl, his grin wide and dripping blood.

01:34:32
Minor

Rose's mother's sudden, piercing yell of her name.

01:41:12
Minor

Rose pulls the door shut, but a demon's hand violently claws onto the frame.

01:41:54
Major

A demon instantly materializes c3RvbG behind Rose, violently slamming her against the wall.

01:47:04
Minor

Joel charges Rose; a piercing shriek erupts.

01:47:18
Minor

Rose turns, finding herself instantly and impossibly back in her childhood home.

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