The Meg (2018) - Jumpscare Guide
Plot
A deep sea submersible pilot revisits his past fears in the Mariana Trench, and accidentally unleashes the seventy foot ancestor of the Great White Shark believed to be extinct.
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Does The Meg Have Jump Scares?
Yes — The Meg (2018) has 18 jump scares (0 major, 18 minor)
First scare: 00:02:21 | Last scare: 01:37:04
Scare Level: High — For experienced horror fans
Extreme Jumpscares
Short: A large number of major jumpscares throughout. One of the "jumpiest" movies around and sensitive individuals should avoid.
The Meg 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:
Contains 18 minor jumpscares.
Common Questions About The Meg
Total Jumpscares: 18
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Jumpscare Timeline
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Jumpscare Details
There is a loud bang c3RvbG after someone says “Jonas, there’s something outside the ship”.
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There is a loud noise as the sub is hit.
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As Suyin starts counting down something slams into the glider.
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A tentacle suddenly lands on the glider startling Suyin.
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The Megalodon bites c291cm into the glass startling Meiying.
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A whale bangs into the window in front of Mac.
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The Megalodon suddenly attacks the whale.
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Jonas submerges once more and the shark is now swimming directly in front of him.
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A shark bumps into bm90c2 the tank that Suyin is in.
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The Megalodon rams the tank.
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The Megalodon rams the tank once more.
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As The Wall leans in to the shark carcass for a picture, the carcass suddenly moves and he falls overboard.
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The Megalodon jumps out c2NyYX of the water and swallows The Wall.
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Morris leans out of the boat to look at the carcass and is startled when a man jumps down beside him.
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Morris briefly rests on the carcass of the dead whale before the Megalodon appears and eats him.
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The shark lunges out of the water and attacks the group of beach swimmers.
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The Megalodon suddenly Y29waW appears in front of Jonas.
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A loud splash startles DJ and Meiying.
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