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They Will Kill You

They Will Kill You (2026) - Jumpscare Guide

20261:34:00
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6.3
R

Plot

A woman answers a help wanted ad to be a housekeeper in a mysterious New York City high-rise, unaware that she is entering a community that has seen a number of disappearances over the years and may be under the grip of a Satanic cult.

Director

Kirill Sokolov
Kirill Sokolov

Cast

Zazie Beetz
Zazie Beetz
Patricia Arquette
Patricia Arquette
Heather Graham
Heather Graham
Myha'la
Myha'la
Paterson Joseph
Paterson Joseph
Tom Felton
Tom Felton
Armando Rivera
Armando Rivera
David Viviers
David Viviers
Darron Meyer
Darron MeyerRitchie
Gabe Gabriel
Gabe GabrielShort Steve
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Does They Will Kill You Have Jump Scares?

YesThey Will Kill You (2026) has 8 jump scares (0 major, 8 minor)

First scare: 00:12:44 | Last scare: 01:26:49

Scare Level: Moderate — Standard horror

Jumpscare Rating
C

Moderate Jumpscares

Short: Moderate scare frequency with mixed intensity levels. Prepare for some startling moments.

They Will Kill You earns a C rating through its measured approach to jumpscares. The film maintains consistent tension with shock moments appearing at regular intervals, preventing viewer desensitization while sustaining anxiety. Recommended for audiences comfortable with moderate horror intensity and calculated scare sequences.

Analysis:

Total: 8Minor: 8Intensity: 8

Contains 8 minor jumpscares.

2.2/10
GATEWAY
A stepping stone to more intense horror. Today Gateway, tomorrow Nightmare.
Fear Factor Analysis
Gateway
Flashing LightsGore/BloodBody HorrorSpidersDomestic ViolenceChild AbuseSuicideSelf HarmPossessionTortureFireStalkingSexual Assault

Common Questions About They Will Kill You

Total Jumpscares: 8

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Jumpscare Timeline

See when jumpscares occur throughout the movie

Start Movie

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

Jumpscare Details

00:12:44
Minor

a loud, dull c3RvbG thud; she falls off the chair

00:13:19
Minor

The light comes back on with a loud noise

00:17:23
Minor

Someone is standing behind her and reaching for her

00:26:37
Minor

a loud fade-in

00:37:40
Minor

The body rises c291cm and attacks her with a sound

00:52:19
Minor

He gets an axe to the head

00:56:58
Minor

she is being attacked

01:26:49
Minor

She wakes up in the back seat

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