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The Faculty

The Faculty (1998) - Jumpscare Guide

19981:44:00
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6.6
R

Plot

When some very creepy things start happening around school, the kids at Herrington High make the chilling discovery that confirms their worst suspicions: their teachers really are from another planet!

Director

Robert Rodriguez
Robert Rodriguez

Cast

Josh Hartnett
Josh HartnettZeke Tyler
Elijah Wood
Elijah WoodCasey Connor
Jordana Brewster
Jordana BrewsterDelilah Profitt
Clea DuVall
Clea DuVallStokely 'Stokes' Mitchell
Shawn Hatosy
Shawn HatosyStan Rosado
Laura Harris
Laura HarrisMarybeth Louise Hutchinson
Robert Patrick
Robert PatrickCoach Joe Willis
Bebe Neuwirth
Bebe NeuwirthPrincipal Valerie Drake
Famke Janssen
Famke JanssenMiss Elizabeth Burke
Piper Laurie
Piper LaurieMrs. Karen Olson
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Does The Faculty Have Jump Scares?

YesThe Faculty (1998) has 11 jump scares (1 major, 10 minor)

First scare: 00:04:05 | Last scare: 01:36:50

Scare Level: Moderate — Standard horror

Jumpscare Rating
D

High Jumpscares

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

The Faculty 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: 11Major: 1Minor: 10Intensity: 12

Contains 1 major jumpscare and 10 minor jumpscares.

3.1/10
GATEWAY
Scary enough to feel accomplished after watching, mild enough to sleep that night.
Fear Factor Analysis
Gateway
Gore/BloodBody HorrorAnimal DeathPossessionStalking

Common Questions About The Faculty

Total Jumpscares: 11

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Jumpscare Timeline

See when jumpscares occur throughout the movie

Start Movie

00:00:00 / 01:44:00
3 Safe Zones - Relax

Jumpscare Details

00:04:05
Minor

Principal Drake turns around and c3RvbG is surprised by Coach Willis standing behind her.

00:18:53
Minor

Coach Willis appears behind Casey.

00:26:31
Minor

Mrs. Brummel appears behind Stan in the showers.

00:33:20
Minor

Casey runs out of a closet.

00:46:33
Minor

Gabe runs into c291cm Stan in a school hallway.

00:54:58
Minor

Zeke screams as he enters a classroom.

01:16:36
Minor

Principal Drake, who appeared dead, suddenly stands up.

01:19:13
Minor

Stan jumps up at a window while Stokes looks out.

01:22:37
Minor

Delilah surprises Casey. bm90c2

01:27:24
Minor

Marybeth hits Stokes.

01:36:50
Major

Zeke grabs onto a fence, surprising Stokes and Casey.

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