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The Bye Bye Man

The Bye Bye Man (2017) - Jumpscare Guide

20171:36:00
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4.3
PG-13

Plot

When three college students move into an old house off campus, they unwittingly unleash a supernatural entity known as The Bye Bye Man, who comes to prey upon them once they discover his name. The friends must try to save each other, all the while keeping The Bye Bye Man's existence a secret to save others from the same deadly fate.

Director

Stacy Title
Stacy Title

Cast

Douglas Smith
Douglas SmithElliot
Lucien Laviscount
Lucien LaviscountJohn
Cressida Bonas
Cressida BonasSasha
Doug Jones
Doug JonesThe Bye Bye Man
Michael Trucco
Michael TruccoVirgil
Jenna Kanell
Jenna KanellKim
Erica Tremblay
Erica TremblayAlice
Marisa Echeverria
Marisa EcheverriaTrina
Cleo King
Cleo KingMrs. Watkins
Faye Dunaway
Faye DunawayWidow Redmon
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Does The Bye Bye Man Have Jump Scares?

YesThe Bye Bye Man (2017) has 13 jump scares (3 major, 10 minor)

First scare: 00:11:34 | Last scare: 01:26:08

Scare Level: Moderate — Standard horror

Jumpscare Rating
E

Extreme Jumpscares

Short: Overwhelming number of powerful scares designed to terrify. Absolutely not for sensitive viewers.

The Bye Bye Man 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
A stepping stone to more intense horror. Today Gateway, tomorrow Nightmare.
Fear Factor Analysis
Gateway
Flashing LightsGore/BloodVomitingSuicideAnxietyPossessionGhostsFireGaslighting

Common Questions About The Bye Bye Man

Total Jumpscares: 13

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Jumpscare Timeline

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Start Movie

00:00:00 / 01:36:00
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Jumpscare Details

00:11:34
Minor

With a c3RvbG bang, a door shuts.

Submitted by: Lisa_Marie

00:14:20
Minor

Some might be startled by the loud noise of Elliot passing through a beaded curtain.

Submitted by: Lisa_Marie

00:26:20
Minor

After Elliot says "The Bye Bye Man," a high-pitched scream follows and the candle goes out.

Submitted by: Lisa_Marie

00:39:04
Minor

Through a doorway, Elliot notices a dog walking along with a loud sound.

Submitted by: Lisa_Marie

00:42:32
Major

Into the Bye Bye Man, the c291cm coat on the wall suddenly becomes, walking toward Elliot.

Submitted by: Lisa_Marie

00:47:40
Minor

On John's desk, the lecturer suddenly slams his book down.

Submitted by: Lisa_Marie

00:52:40
Minor

During a tense scene as the Bye Bye Man approaches Elliot, the librarian abruptly appears and yells at him.

Submitted by: Lisa_Marie

00:54:17
Major

In the shop window reflection, the Bye Bye Man is suddenly visible.

Submitted by: Lisa_Marie

01:01:39
Minor

Sasha's eyes and mouth are suddenly bm90c2 covered with blood as she looks at the detective's face.

Submitted by: Lisa_Marie

01:11:42
Minor

Mrs. Redmon shouts "leave."

Submitted by: Lisa_Marie

01:19:11
Major

Right in front of his car, the librarian appears as Elliot turns.

Submitted by: Lisa_Marie

01:23:25
Minor

Covered in blood in front of him, John sees Kim as he turns.

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01:26:08
Minor

In bed with blood coming from c2NyYX their eyes and mouth, a young girl sees her parents.

Submitted by: Lisa_Marie

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