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Underwater (2020) - Jumpscare Guide

20201:35:00
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5.9PG-13

Plot

After an earthquake destroys their underwater station, six researchers must navigate two miles along the dangerous, unknown depths of the ocean floor to make it to safety in a race against time.

Director

William Eubank
William Eubank

Cast

Kristen Stewart
Kristen StewartNorah Price
Vincent Cassel
Vincent CasselCaptain Lucien
Mamoudou Athie
Mamoudou AthieRodrigo Nagenda
T.J. Miller
T.J. MillerPaul Abel
John Gallagher Jr.
John Gallagher Jr.Liam Smith
Jessica Henwick
Jessica HenwickEmily Haversham
Gunner Wright
Gunner WrightLee Miller
Fiona Rene
Fiona ReneGodmother
Amanda Troop
Amanda TroopPoseidon Patty
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Does Underwater Have Jump Scares?

Yes — Underwater (2020) has 15 jump scares (15 major, 0 minor)

First scare: 00:15:55 | Last scare: 01:16:54

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.

With an E rating, Underwater delivers maximum jumpscare density and intensity throughout its runtime. The film employs brutal visual and audio combinations for each shock moment, creating non-stop sensory overload. This relentless barrage of powerful scares leaves little room for recovery, making it suitable exclusively for seasoned horror veterans.

Analysis:

Total: 15Major: 15Intensity: 30

Contains 15 major jumpscares.

5.6/10
STANDARD
The sweet spot between suspense and shock. You'll jump, you'll scream, you'll love it.
Fear Factor Analysis
Standard
Flashing LightsGore/BloodSpidersAnimal DeathSuicideAnxietyStalkingClaustrophobiaDrowning

Common Questions About Underwater

Total Jumpscares: 15

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Jumpscare Timeline

See when jumpscares occur throughout the movie

Start Movie

00:00:00 / 01:35:00
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Jumpscare Details

00:15:55
Major

As Norah points her flashlight in front of c3RvbG her, the camera scrolls to reveal a dead body right in her face.

00:37:36
Major

While Smith and Paul investigate the back of a dead body, something suddenly jumps out from inside the body right at the camera.

00:37:58
Major

Emily pokes the creature, which causes it to suddenly get up and shriek.

00:39:34
Major

During a quiet scene, something hits the outside of the building, making a loud noise.

00:39:59
Major

Paul puts his ear on a c291cm wall, followed by a loud noise that startles him.

00:40:14
Major

There is another banging sound that startles the crew.

00:41:05
Major

Something hits the outside of the building again.

00:41:18
Major

As the crew point a flashlight to a window in the ceiling, a bunch of tentacles suddenly smash against it.

00:56:27
Major

Norah points her lights in front bm90c2 of her, which reveals a creature who swims at the camera.

00:56:39
Major

One of the creatures swims right in front of Norah.

00:57:14
Major

One of the creatures suddenly appears behind Norah as the captain shines his light on her.

00:58:33
Major

As the captain looks in front of him, one of the creatures swims towards the camera.

01:02:24
Major

Norah shines the light on c2NyYX a creature that suddenly attempts to grab her.

01:16:15
Major

The leg of one the creatures drops down in front of Norah.

01:16:54
Major

Norah is suddenly grabbed in the face by one of the creatures and dragged upwards.

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