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The Dark and the Wicked

The Dark and the Wicked (2020) - Jumpscare Guide

20201:35:00
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6.1
NR

Plot

On a secluded farm in a nondescript rural town, a man is slowly dying. His family gathers to mourn, and soon a darkness grows, marked by waking nightmares and a growing sense that something evil is taking over the family.

Director

Bryan Bertino
Bryan Bertino

Cast

Marin Ireland
Marin IrelandLouise
Michael Abbott Jr.
Michael Abbott Jr.Michael
Xander Berkeley
Xander BerkeleyPriest
Lynn Andrews
Lynn AndrewsNurse
Julie Oliver-Touchstone
Julie Oliver-TouchstoneMother
Tom Nowicki
Tom NowickiCharlie
Ella Ballentine
Ella BallentineYoung Girl
Michael Zagst
Michael ZagstFather
Mel Cowan
Mel CowanDoctor
Mindy RaymondBecky
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Does The Dark and the Wicked Have Jump Scares?

YesThe Dark and the Wicked (2020) has 12 jump scares (3 major, 9 minor)

First scare: 00:26:56 | Last scare: 01:31:10

Scare Level: Moderate — Standard horror

Jumpscare Rating
D

High Jumpscares

Short: Numerous powerful jumpscares that will test your nerves. Only for brave viewers.

The Dark and the Wicked 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: 12Major: 3Minor: 9Intensity: 15

Contains 3 major jumpscares and 9 minor jumpscares.

3.7/10
GATEWAY
Just enough scares to get your heart racing without inducing panic. A gentle push into the deep end.
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Common Questions About The Dark and the Wicked

Total Jumpscares: 12

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Jumpscare Timeline

See when jumpscares occur throughout the movie

Start Movie

00:00:00 / 01:35:00
3 Safe Zones - Relax

Jumpscare Details

00:26:56
Major

Louise opens the shower curtain to c3RvbG find her dad unexpectedly standing there with white eyes.

00:39:18
Minor

Michael turns on the light and finds his mom standing behind him.

00:40:53
Minor

The phone suddenly rings during a quiet scene.

00:48:17
Minor

A sheep brushes against the chain, causing the hanging horseshoes and bottles to clatter.

00:52:38
Minor

The phone rings c291cm again during a quiet moment.

00:53:03
Minor

The phone rings once more.

01:06:47
Minor

The scene cuts to loud chimes during a quiet moment.

01:07:16
Minor

A sudden sound of chains is heard.

01:08:36
Major

A silhouette suddenly jumps out bm90c2 behind Michael up to his neck and screams out

01:13:17
Minor

Sudden knocking on the door scares Louise.

01:21:07
Minor

A nurse screams from another room.

01:31:10
Major

The dad suddenly springs up from the bed and attacks Louise.

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