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The Turning

The Turning (2020) - Jumpscare Guide

20201:34:00
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3.9
PG-13

Plot

A young woman quits her teaching job to become a private tutor and governess for two wealthy young kids, but soon starts to suspect there’s more to their house than meets the eye.

Director

Floria Sigismondi
Floria Sigismondi

Cast

Mackenzie Davis
Mackenzie DavisKate
Finn Wolfhard
Finn WolfhardMiles
Brooklynn Prince
Brooklynn PrinceFlora
Mark Huberman
Mark HubermanBert
Niall Greig Fulton
Niall Greig FultonPeter Quint
Kim Adis
Kim AdisRose
Joely Richardson
Joely RichardsonDarla Mandell
Denna Thomsen
Denna ThomsenMiss Jessel
Barbara Marten
Barbara MartenMrs. Grose
Karen Egan
Karen EganNancy
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Does The Turning Have Jump Scares?

YesThe Turning (2020) has 13 jump scares (1 major, 12 minor)

First scare: 00:12:23 | Last scare: 01:26:19

Scare Level: Moderate — Standard horror

Jumpscare Rating
D

High Jumpscares

Short: Intense and frequent scares designed to keep you on edge. Approach with caution.

The Turning 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:

Total: 13Major: 1Minor: 12Intensity: 14

Contains 1 major jumpscare and 12 minor jumpscares.

3.7/10
GATEWAY
Balanced approach perfect for horror beginners. You'll get scared, but you'll survive to watch another.
Fear Factor Analysis
Gateway
SpidersDomestic ViolenceChild AbuseAnimal DeathAnxietyPossessionGhostsGaslightingStalkingDrowning

Common Questions About The Turning

Total Jumpscares: 13

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Jumpscare Timeline

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Start Movie

00:00:00 / 01:34:00
3 Safe Zones - Relax

Jumpscare Details

00:12:23
Minor

While Kate searches for Flora in c3RvbG the barn, a monstrous entity erupts into the background.

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00:12:56
Minor

A large, unseen horse suddenly bursts into frame, startling Kate.

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00:20:04
Major

As Kate struggles with the window, a terrifying ghost abruptly fills its reflection.

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00:20:53
Minor

Kate spins around to find a mannequin suddenly filling her doorway.

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00:22:07
Minor

The moment Kate exits, c291cm the dormant sewing machine violently whirs to life.

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00:34:08
Minor

A spider erupts from the earth, instantly devouring the ant.

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00:36:31
Minor

Mistaking a submerged figure for a drowning Flora, Kate dives in. As she approaches, an unseen entity suddenly grabs her, causing her to scream.

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00:38:18
Minor

As Kate submerges in the tub, Miles's silhouette appears. Seconds later, a sudden, thunderous bang explodes from nowhere.

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01:00:10
Minor

A horrifying figure bm90c2 abruptly appears in the mirror.

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01:09:16
Minor

An unseen force violently snatches the flashlight from Kate's hand.

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01:10:24
Minor

Kate spins, revealing a mannequin standing silently behind her.

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01:19:15
Minor

A spectral hand bursts from the water, yanking Kate into the depths.

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01:26:19
Minor

Quint's face c2NyYX suddenly fills the rearview mirror.

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