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The Sixth Sense

The Sixth Sense (1999) - Jumpscare Guide

19991:47:00
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8.2
PG-13

Plot

Following an unexpected tragedy, child psychologist Malcolm Crowe meets a nine year old boy named Cole Sear, who is hiding a dark secret.

Cast

Bruce Willis
Bruce WillisMalcolm Crowe
Haley Joel Osment
Haley Joel OsmentCole Sear
Toni Collette
Toni ColletteLynn Sear
Olivia Williams
Olivia WilliamsAnna Crowe
Donnie Wahlberg
Donnie WahlbergVincent Grey
Trevor Morgan
Trevor MorganTommy Tammisimo
Mischa Barton
Mischa BartonKyra Collins
Angelica Page
Angelica PageMrs. Collins
Greg Wood
Greg WoodMr. Collins
Peter Anthony Tambakis
Peter Anthony TambakisDarren
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Does The Sixth Sense Have Jump Scares?

YesThe Sixth Sense (1999) has 8 jump scares (2 major, 6 minor)

First scare: 00:07:06 | Last scare: 01:21:42

Scare Level: Moderate — Standard horror

Jumpscare Rating
D

High Jumpscares

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

With a D rating, The Sixth Sense 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:

Total: 8Major: 2Minor: 6Intensity: 10

Contains 2 major jumpscares and 6 minor jumpscares.

2.5/10
GATEWAY
A stepping stone to more intense horror. Today Gateway, tomorrow Nightmare.
Fear Factor Analysis
Gateway
Gore/BloodBody HorrorVomitingDomestic ViolenceChild AbuseSuicideSelf HarmAnxietyGhostsFireClaustrophobia

Common Questions About The Sixth Sense

Total Jumpscares: 8

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Jumpscare Timeline

See when jumpscares occur throughout the movie

Start Movie

00:00:00 / 01:47:00
2 Safe Zones - Relax

Jumpscare Details

00:07:06
Minor

A dark silhouette c3RvbG flashes behind the unaware pair.

Submitted by: Luke

00:54:48
Minor

A horrifying figure suddenly rushes past Cole as he sits on the toilet.

Submitted by: Luke

00:57:31
Minor

Cole turns to find bodies grotesquely strung up in the school hallway.

Submitted by: Luke

01:03:24
Minor

A gaunt, spectral boy bursts into view in the hallway, inches behind Cole.

Submitted by: Luke

01:03:37
Minor

The boy ghost abruptly turns, exposing c291cm a gaping, grisly wound on the back of his skull.

Submitted by: Luke

01:07:17
Minor

A window violently shatters, jarring Anna and her new boyfriend.

Submitted by: Luke

01:16:29
Major

The grotesque, vomiting ghost girl bursts into Cole's tent.

Submitted by: Luke

01:21:42
Major

The vomiting girl’s grotesque hand bursts from beneath her bed to seize Cole.

Submitted by: Luke

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