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The Return

The Return (2006) - Jumpscare Guide

20061:25:00
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4.7
PG-13

Plot

Joanna Mills has a successful career but feels her personal life is spinning out of control. She has few friends, an estranged father, and a crazy ex-boyfriend who is stalking her. Joanna begins having terrifying visions of a woman's murder, and it seems that she is the killer's next target. Determined to solve the mystery and escape her apparent fate, Joanna follows her visions to the victim's hometown and finds that some secrets just do not stay buried.

Director

Asif Kapadia
Asif Kapadia

Cast

Sarah Michelle Gellar
Sarah Michelle GellarJoanna Mills
Peter O'Brien
Peter O'BrienTerry Stahl
Adam Scott
Adam ScottKurt
Kate Beahan
Kate BeahanMichelle
Sam Shepard
Sam ShepardEd Mills
J.C. MacKenzie
J.C. MacKenzieGriff
Wally Welch
Wally WelchSnack Stand Vendor
Brad Leland
Brad LelandMr. Marlin
Darrian McClanahan
Darrian McClanahanYoung Joanna Mills
Erinn AllisonAnnie
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Does The Return Have Jump Scares?

YesThe Return (2006) has 15 jump scares (2 major, 13 minor)

First scare: 00:09:22 | Last scare: 01:12:35

Scare Level: Moderate — Standard horror

Jumpscare Rating
E

Extreme Jumpscares

Short: A large number of major jumpscares throughout. One of the "jumpiest" movies around and sensitive individuals should avoid.

The Return achieves an E rating as one of the most jumpscare-heavy films in our database. The movie bombards viewers with extreme visual and auditory elements, creating overwhelming shock reactions from start to finish. Scare sequences assault audiences with visceral imagery and ear-splitting sound design, pushing intensity to the absolute limit. Only recommended for hardcore horror enthusiasts.

Analysis:

Total: 15Major: 2Minor: 13Intensity: 17

Contains 2 major jumpscares and 13 minor jumpscares.

4.4/10
STANDARD
Classic horror experience with regular scares throughout. What you expect from a proper horror movie.
Fear Factor Analysis
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Common Questions About The Return

Total Jumpscares: 15

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Jumpscare Timeline

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Start Movie

00:00:00 / 01:25:00
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Jumpscare Details

00:09:22
Minor

A static noise and a song suddenly c3RvbG comes on the car radio after the main protagonist turns it off

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00:10:38
Minor

The car suddenly blares after a long scene in suspense and the car alarm goes off

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00:24:19
Minor

A voice says "It wasn't me" and then you hear a scream as the main protagonist wakes up from a dream

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00:31:36
Minor

A man suddenly busts the door open and tackles a woman

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00:34:22
Minor

A woman screams c291cm loudly at seeing her reflection distort

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00:40:43
Minor

A woman wakes up to a loud bang

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00:42:14
Minor

A man looks under the bed where our protagonist is hiding and says "sunshine" and this is accompanied by a loud musical sting

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00:47:28
Major

As our main protagonist is walking. A man suddenly appears in front of her and says "Sunshine" and this happens with a loud sound effect

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00:48:41
Minor

A man's feet drops down bm90c2 on the floor underneath where a woman is hiding

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00:50:02
Major

A woman lifts something off the mirror and sees a screaming woman in the mirror

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00:50:42
Minor

A woman looks at her car and there is a little girl saying "There was a man"

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01:06:27
Minor

A man suddenly appears in front of a woman and says "How are you doing there sunshine?"

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01:07:15
Minor

A sudden cut to c2NyYX a man running could startle sensitive viewers

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01:12:02
Minor

A man breaks through a bunch of wood to grab at a woman

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01:12:35
Minor

A man rushes to attack another man

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