The Stepfather (2009) - Jumpscare Guide
Plot
Michael Harding returns home from military school to find his mother happily in love and living with her new boyfriend, David. As the two men get to know each other, Michael becomes more and more suspicious of the man who is always there with a helpful hand. Is he really the man of her dreams or could David be hiding a dark side?
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Does The Stepfather Have Jump Scares?
Yes — The Stepfather (2009) has 10 jump scares (1 major, 9 minor)
First scare: 00:31:05 | Last scare: 01:34:47
Scare Level: Moderate — Standard horror
High Jumpscares
Short: High scare density with many major startling moments. Brace yourself.
The Stepfather 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:
Contains 1 major jumpscare and 9 minor jumpscares.
Common Questions About The Stepfather
Total Jumpscares: 10
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Jumpscare Timeline
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Jumpscare Details
A cat c3RvbG leaps across the frame
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An old lady closes the door and David is seen in the mirror accompanied by a sound effect
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David appears and startles a young man and his girlfriend
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David appears and smashes glass against another man's face
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Michael opens c291cm the door and sees David
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David appears and grabs and drowns a woman
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Susan turns around and sees David
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Michael accidentally sees the corpse of a man
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Michael puts bm90c2 his hand on Susan's shoulder
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David's hand grabs Michael
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