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The Cloverfield Paradox

The Cloverfield Paradox (2018) - Jumpscare Guide

20181:42:00
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5.5
PG-13

Plot

Orbiting above a planet on the brink of war, scientists test a device to solve an energy crisis and end up face-to-face with a dark alternate reality.

Director

Julius Onah
Julius Onah

Cast

Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Gugu Mbatha-RawAva Hamilton
Daniel Brühl
Daniel BrühlSchmidt
Chris O'Dowd
Chris O'DowdMundy
David Oyelowo
David OyelowoKiel
John Ortiz
John OrtizMonk Acosta
Elizabeth Debicki
Elizabeth DebickiMina Jensen
Zhang Ziyi
Zhang ZiyiTam
Aksel Hennie
Aksel HennieVolkov
Roger Davies
Roger DaviesMichael Hamilton
Clover Nee
Clover NeeMolly
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Does The Cloverfield Paradox Have Jump Scares?

YesThe Cloverfield Paradox (2018) has 8 jump scares (1 major, 7 minor)

First scare: 00:25:47 | Last scare: 01:36:14

Scare Level: Moderate — Standard horror

Jumpscare Rating
D

High Jumpscares

Short: Intense and frequent scares designed to keep you on edge. Approach with caution.

The Cloverfield Paradox earns a D rating through its relentless jumpscare frequency and significant intensity. The shock moments feature powerful visual changes combined with loud sound effects designed to maximize startle response. Scare sequences appear with minimal respite, making this suitable only for brave viewers with high horror tolerance.

Analysis:

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

Contains 1 major jumpscare and 7 minor jumpscares.

2.4/10
GATEWAY
A stepping stone to more intense horror. Today Gateway, tomorrow Nightmare.
Fear Factor Analysis
Gateway
Flashing LightsGore/BloodVomitingAnimal DeathSuicideDrowningClaustrophobia

Common Questions About The Cloverfield Paradox

Total Jumpscares: 8

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Jumpscare Timeline

See when jumpscares occur throughout the movie

Start Movie

00:00:00 / 01:42:00
2 Safe Zones - Relax

Jumpscare Details

00:25:47
Minor

A strange shrieking c3RvbG noise resounds through the spaceship.

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00:27:10
Major

Tam puts her head to the wall; after silence, the shrieking noise returns

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00:27:54
Minor

A section of the wall is removed to reveal a screaming woman fused to the spaceship wiring.

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00:33:05
Minor

The Foosball figures start spinning rapidly by themselves.

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00:34:50
Minor

Volkov’s eye moves c291cm while looking in the mirror.

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00:38:08
Minor

Worms suddenly burst from Volkov’s mouth.

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00:46:12
Minor

The wall panel suddenly traps Mundy’s arm.

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01:36:14
Minor

A monster bursts through the clouds.

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