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Viral (2016) - Jumpscare Guide

20161:26:00
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5.5R

Plot

Following the outbreak of a virus that wipes out the majority of the human population, a young woman documents her family's new life in quarantine and tries to protect her infected sister.

Directors

Henry Joost
Henry Joost
Ariel Schulman
Ariel Schulman

Cast

Sofia Black-D'Elia
Sofia Black-D'EliaEmma Drakeford
Lio Tipton
Lio TiptonStacey Drakeford
Travis Tope
Travis TopeEvan Klein
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mgkCJ
Michael Kelly
Michael KellyMichael Drakeford
John Cothran
John CothranMr. Toomey
Stoney WestmorelandBill
Linzie Gray
Linzie GrayGracie Lemay
Judyann Elder
Judyann ElderMrs. Toomey
Brianne Howey
Brianne HoweyTara Dannelly
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Does Viral Have Jump Scares?

Yes — Viral (2016) has 20 jump scares (20 major, 0 minor)

First scare: 00:02:35 | Last scare: 01:18:09

Scare Level: High — For experienced horror fans

Jumpscare Rating
E

Extreme Jumpscares

Short: Relentless barrage of intense scares from start to finish. Extreme caution advised.

Viral achieves an E rating as one of the most jumpscare-heavy films in our database. The movie bombards viewers with extreme visual and auditory elements, creating overwhelming shock reactions from start to finish. Scare sequences assault audiences with visceral imagery and ear-splitting sound design, pushing intensity to the absolute limit. Only recommended for hardcore horror enthusiasts.

Analysis:

Total: 20Major: 20Intensity: 40

Contains 20 major jumpscares.

7.1/10
INTENSE
High-intensity experience with little breathing room. Buckle up, it's going to be a wild ride.
Fear Factor Analysis
Intense
VomitingAnimal Death

Common Questions About Viral

Total Jumpscares: 20

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Jumpscare Timeline

See when jumpscares occur throughout the movie

Start Movie

00:00:00 / 01:26:00
2 Safe Zones - Relax

Jumpscare Details

00:02:35
Major

A daydreaming Emma is interrupted c3RvbG by Gracie who appears in front of her.

00:16:36
Major

Gracie coughs blood onto a boy.

00:20:11
Major

A helicopter flies overhead startling Emma.

00:23:36
Major

Emma looks through the letterbox flap and sees a figure move past the front door.

00:24:08
Major

During a tense scene Stacey’s c291cm boyfriend jumps out at Emma (as a joke).

00:35:11
Major

Emma watches through a hole in the wall as a girl is attacked by an infected person.

00:35:27
Major

The infected boy appears in front of the peephole.

00:36:08
Major

A loud bang startles Stacey and Emma.

00:45:53
Major

Bright lights appear in front of bm90c2 Emma and Stacey as they drive down a dark road.

00:51:06
Major

Emma looks through the peephole on the front door and sees Evan’s father (who is now infected).

00:51:39
Major

A figure moves past the window.

00:52:00
Major

There is a loud bang from outside the house.

00:52:08
Major

Evan’s father c2NyYX bursts through a window.

00:53:44
Major

There is a gunshot (followed by another approximately 15 seconds later).

01:02:10
Major

Stacey grabs CJ and pulls him towards the opening in the wall.

01:03:59
Major

Stacey’s hand reaches out to grab the plate of food.

01:08:45
Major

Stacey wakes up as Y29waW Emma attempts to pull the worm out.

01:15:50
Major

Evan shines the torch into a room full of infected people.

01:16:26
Major

An infected person lunges at Emma and Evan as they are running away.

01:18:09
Major

An infected person punches a hole through the door.

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