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The Amityville Horror

The Amityville Horror (1979) - Jumpscare Guide

19791:58:00
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6.2
R

Plot

George Lutz, his wife Kathy, and their three children have just moved into a beautiful, and improbably cheap, Victorian mansion nestled in the sleepy coastal town of Amityville, Long Island. However, their dream home is concealing a horrific past and soon each member of the Lutz family is plagued with increasingly strange and violent visions and impulses.

Director

Stuart Rosenberg
Stuart Rosenberg

Cast

James Brolin
James BrolinGeorge Lutz
Margot Kidder
Margot KidderKathy Lutz
Rod Steiger
Rod SteigerFather Delaney
Don Stroud
Don StroudFather Richard Bolen
Murray Hamilton
Murray HamiltonFather Ryan
John Larch
John LarchFather Nuncio
Natasha Ryan
Natasha RyanAmy
K.C. Martel
K.C. MartelGreg
Meeno Peluce
Meeno PeluceMatt
Michael Sacks
Michael SacksJeff
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Does The Amityville Horror Have Jump Scares?

YesThe Amityville Horror (1979) has 8 jump scares (1 major, 7 minor)

First scare: 00:06:51 | Last scare: 01:52:58

Scare Level: Moderate — Standard horror

Jumpscare Rating
D

High Jumpscares

Short: Frequent jumpscares with significant intensity. Not recommended for sensitive viewers.

The Amityville Horror receives a D rating due to frequent, intense jumpscares that test viewer nerves throughout. The film employs aggressive visual cuts paired with jarring audio spikes, creating high scare density with little breathing room. These powerful shock sequences use high-contrast imagery and sudden volume increases for maximum impact. Best suited for experienced horror fans.

Analysis:

Total: 8Major: 1Minor: 7Intensity: 9

Contains 1 major jumpscare and 7 minor jumpscares.

2.3/10
GATEWAY
Just enough scares to get your heart racing without inducing panic. A gentle push into the deep end.
Fear Factor Analysis
Gateway
Gore/BloodVomitingSpidersDomestic ViolenceChild AbusePossessionGhostsGaslightingClaustrophobia

Common Questions About The Amityville Horror

Total Jumpscares: 8

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Jumpscare Timeline

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Start Movie

00:00:00 / 01:58:00
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Jumpscare Details

00:06:51
Minor

A quick flashback to the shooting c3RvbG is triggered when the real estate agent opens the bedroom door.

Submitted by: Amy_P

00:17:06
Minor

A disembodied voice yells "get out" to Father Delaney.

Submitted by: Amy_P

00:30:29
Major

At the window, a yowling black cat startles George.

Submitted by: Amy_P

00:33:28
Minor

When Kathy turns back to the kitchen after glancing into another room upon hearing a noise, her daughter is suddenly there.

Submitted by: Amy_P

00:41:30
Minor

As she sits c291cm up in bed, Kathy screams.

Submitted by: Amy_P

01:05:53
Minor

Unnoticed, Amy approaches George and Kathy.

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01:19:40
Minor

Two glowing eyes are seen by Kathy as she looks out the bedroom window.

Submitted by: Amy_P

01:52:58
Minor

Down the stairs and into the brown liquid beneath, George tumbles.

Submitted by: Amy_P

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