The New Daughter (2009) - Jumpscare Guide
Plot
John James is a writer; his wife has left him. He moves with his two middle-school children to an isolated house off a dirt road in South Carolina. The property has an Indian burial mound, which fascinates his daughter, Louisa, who's entering puberty.
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Does The New Daughter Have Jump Scares?
Yes — The New Daughter (2009) has 11 jump scares (0 major, 11 minor)
First scare: 00:32:19 | Last scare: 01:32:11
Scare Level: Moderate — Standard horror
High Jumpscares
Short: Intense and frequent scares designed to keep you on edge. Approach with caution.
With a D rating, The New Daughter delivers numerous intense jumpscares designed to keep audiences on edge. The film uses extreme visual shifts and piercing sound design to create potent shock moments concentrated throughout the runtime. This high-intensity approach is recommended only for viewers comfortable with frequent, aggressive scare sequences.
Analysis:
Contains 11 minor jumpscares.
Common Questions About The New Daughter
Total Jumpscares: 11
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Jumpscare Details
John turns around and Louisa is no longer in c3RvbG bed. There is a flash of lightning and suddenly Louisa is standing right beside him.
John opens a ball and a spider crawls out.
There is a loud thunderclap.
Something moves across the road in front of John’s car.
A stone hits c291cm the car window, startling John.
A shadow moves past Sam in the attic and he falls of the ladder.
John shines the torch around the room and is surprised by a man watching him.
The officer slams the breaks on suddenly as something appears in front of the car.
The officer is attacked bm90c2 after he puts his head out the window.
A creature breaks through the window.
John shoots a creature as it comes through a doorway.
