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V/H/S

V/H/S (2012) - Jumpscare Guide

20121:56:00
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5.8
R

Plot

When a group of misfits is hired by an unknown third party to burglarize a desolate house and acquire one rare VHS tape, they discover more found footage than they had bargained for.

Directors

Adam Wingard
Adam Wingard
Tyler Gillett
Tyler Gillett
Matt Bettinelli-Olpin
Matt Bettinelli-Olpin
Ti West
Ti West
David Bruckner
David Bruckner
Justin Martinez
Justin Martinez
Glenn McQuaid
Glenn McQuaid
Joe Swanberg
Joe Swanberg
Chad Villella
Chad Villella

Cast

Calvin Lee Reeder
Calvin Lee ReederGary (segment "Tape 56")
Lane Hughes
Lane HughesZak (segment "Tape 56")
Kentucker Audley
Kentucker AudleyRox (segment "Tape 56")
Adam Wingard
Adam WingardBrad (segment "Tape 56")
Simon Barrett
Simon BarrettSteve (segment "Tape 56")
Andrew Droz Palermo
Andrew Droz PalermoFifth Thug (segment "Tape 56")
Joe Swanberg
Joe SwanbergSam (segment "Second Honeymoon")
Sophia Takal
Sophia TakalStephanie (segment "Second Honeymoon")
Kate Lyn Sheil
Kate Lyn SheilThe Stalker (segment "Second Honeymoon")
Hannah Fierman
Hannah FiermanLily (segment "Amateur Night")
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Does V/H/S Have Jump Scares?

YesV/H/S (2012) has 12 jump scares (3 major, 9 minor)

First scare: 00:08:28 | Last scare: 01:49:57

Scare Level: Moderate — Standard horror

Jumpscare Rating
D

High Jumpscares

Short: Numerous powerful jumpscares that will test your nerves. Only for brave viewers.

V/H/S 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: 12Major: 3Minor: 9Intensity: 15

Contains 3 major jumpscares and 9 minor jumpscares.

3.6/10
GATEWAY
A solid introduction to horror with manageable scares. Builds tension without overwhelming newcomers.
Fear Factor Analysis
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Common Questions About V/H/S

Total Jumpscares: 12

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Jumpscare Timeline

See when jumpscares occur throughout the movie

Start Movie

00:00:00 / 01:56:00
2 Safe Zones - Relax

Jumpscare Details

00:08:28
Minor

One of the men opens a c3RvbG door and becomes startled by something they see while entering.

00:23:46
Minor

One of the men bursts through the door behind the lead character in the bathroom.

00:24:06
Major

A women suddenly turns to the camera with a monstrous face and a sharp scream.

00:30:29
Minor

With a low growl the camera violently jerks as a man screams while being lifted off the ground.

00:33:15
Minor

The cameraman spots c291cm a figure in the basement.

01:19:37
Minor

A small child runs through the doorway behind Emily.

01:21:59
Major

Emily uses the camera’s flash and spots the small child in a room.

01:26:25
Minor

Emily spins the camera and stops it, revealing a kid’s face.

01:32:52
Minor

The camera moves from a bm90c2 severed head and reveals a figure in the doorway.

01:33:17
Minor

Though easy to see coming, the camera abruptly turns a face inches away yelling.

01:41:50
Minor

A man suddenly walks onscreen. Although not scary itself, it may startle some due to the tension built in the previous scene.

01:49:57
Major

The camera suddenly turns to a woman screaming at the car window.

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