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The Atticus Institute

The Atticus Institute (2015) - Jumpscare Guide

20151:32:00
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5.5
NR

Plot

In the early 1970s, Dr. Henry West creates an institute to find people with supernatural abilities. When Judith Winstead comes to the facility, she exhibits amazing abilities that the military wants to turn into a weapon.

Director

Chris Sparling

Cast

William Mapother
William MapotherDr. Henry West
Rya Kihlstedt
Rya KihlstedtJudith Winstead
Sharon Maughan
Sharon MaughanSusan Gorman
Anne Betancourt
Anne BetancourtJoanne Breault
John Rubinstein
John RubinsteinMarcus Wheeler
Suzanne Jamieson
Suzanne JamiesonCathleen West
Gerald McCullouch
Gerald McCullouchSteven West
Brian Chenoweth
Brian ChenowethFather Donnelly
Joe Guarneri
Joe GuarneriSergeant Parella
Gage Maverik
Gage MaverikGovernment Researcher
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Does The Atticus Institute Have Jump Scares?

YesThe Atticus Institute (2015) has 13 jump scares (3 major, 10 minor)

First scare: 00:00:56 | Last scare: 01:18:45

Scare Level: Moderate — Standard horror

Jumpscare Rating
E

Extreme Jumpscares

Short: A large number of major jumpscares throughout. One of the "jumpiest" movies around and sensitive individuals should avoid.

The Atticus Institute receives an E rating for its extreme jumpscare assault. The movie packs overwhelming numbers of major shock sequences, using aggressive visual chaos and deafening audio crescendos. Each scare moment delivers maximum impact through calculated sensory bombardment. Absolutely not recommended for sensitive viewers or horror newcomers.

Analysis:

Total: 13Major: 3Minor: 10Intensity: 16

Contains 3 major jumpscares and 10 minor jumpscares.

3.9/10
GATEWAY
Scary enough to feel accomplished after watching, mild enough to sleep that night.
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Common Questions About The Atticus Institute

Total Jumpscares: 13

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Jumpscare Timeline

See when jumpscares occur throughout the movie

Start Movie

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

00:00:56
Minor

A loud scream c3RvbG is heard from someone off-camera.

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00:17:44
Minor

The chair one of the men is sitting on suddenly moves.

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00:21:50
Minor

a loud electronic noise plays while objects move around.

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00:23:34
Minor

There is a quick cut to Judith screaming while being held down.

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00:25:15
Minor

The scene abruptly cuts c291cm to Judith banging her fist on a table.

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00:33:11
Minor

Judith vomits a black liquid.

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00:34:47
Major

The lights flash back on, and Judith’s face is right by the camera.

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00:38:24
Minor

The frog on the table suddenly explodes.

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00:39:42
Major

Judith grabs bm90c2 Marcus from behind.

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00:47:13
Minor

Several loud bangs are heard.

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01:14:15
Minor

Robert’s hand hits the glass booth.

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01:16:00
Major

Judith suddenly rears up in the chair and screams.

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01:18:45
Minor

Judith’s heart appears c2NyYX to explode from inside her body.

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