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The Autopsy of Jane Doe

The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016) - Jumpscare Guide

20161:26:00
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6.8
R

Plot

Father and son coroners receive a mysterious unidentified corpse with no apparent cause of death. As they attempt to examine the "Jane Doe," they discover increasingly bizarre clues that hold the key to her terrifying secrets.

Director

André Øvredal
André Øvredal

Cast

Emile Hirsch
Emile HirschAustin Tilden
Brian Cox
Brian CoxTommy Tilden
Ophelia Lovibond
Ophelia LovibondEmma
Olwen Catherine Kelly
Olwen Catherine KellyJane Doe
Michael McElhatton
Michael McElhattonSheriff Sheldon
Parker Sawyers
Parker SawyersOfficer Cole
Jane Perry
Jane PerryLieutenant Wade
Mark Phoenix
Mark PhoenixLouis Tannis
Mary DuddyIrene Daniels
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Does The Autopsy of Jane Doe Have Jump Scares?

YesThe Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016) has 12 jump scares (2 major, 10 minor)

First scare: 00:01:53 | Last scare: 01:18:12

Scare Level: Moderate — Standard horror

Jumpscare Rating
D

High Jumpscares

Short: Heavy on scares with little breathing room. Definitely not for the faint-hearted.

With a D rating, The Autopsy of Jane Doe 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: 12Major: 2Minor: 10Intensity: 14

Contains 2 major jumpscares and 10 minor jumpscares.

3.6/10
GATEWAY
Just enough scares to get your heart racing without inducing panic. A gentle push into the deep end.
Fear Factor Analysis
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Flashing LightsGore/BloodBody HorrorNeedlesAnimal DeathSuicideGhostsTortureFire

Common Questions About The Autopsy of Jane Doe

Total Jumpscares: 12

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Jumpscare Timeline

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Start Movie

00:00:00 / 01:26:00
2 Safe Zones - Relax

Jumpscare Details

00:01:53
Minor

An abrupt, blinding camera c3RvbG flash and piercing click shatter the tense silence.

00:05:17
Minor

Abrupt cut to an autopsy room, instantly assaulted by blaring music.

00:10:55
Major

A girl playfully ambushes Austin from behind.

00:14:45
Minor

Tommy's sudden ring of a bell on the corpse's foot sends Emma screaming.

00:34:42
Minor

The ventilation duct c291cm violently rattles, sending Austin sprawling backwards.

00:49:37
Minor

A foot suddenly fills Austin's under-door view.

00:49:44
Minor

A sudden, thunderous bang against the door.

00:51:21
Minor

A sudden, unseen force yanks Tommy into darkness, the door slamming shut.

00:55:10
Major

Austin peers through the door's peephole, only for bm90c2 a decomposed face with grotesque, stitched-shut eyes and mouth to suddenly lunge into view.

01:05:31
Minor

Tommy peers into the swirling fog when a grotesque face suddenly bursts from the mist, inches from his own.

01:13:05
Minor

The door explodes with a second, deafening bang.

01:18:12
Minor

Austin spins around. Tommy is suddenly, silently, directly behind him.

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