See below for the exact times and descriptions of the 4 jump scares in Jacob’s Ladder, which has a jump scare rating of 1.0.
Jump Scare Rating: Several disturbing scenes throughout the movie however very few actual jump scares. The scene at the 1 hour 30 mark is probably the most significant and the only one likely to truly startle the audience.
Synopsis: A war veteran, Jacob, struggles to adjust to a normal life after returning from the Vietnam war as a series of disturbing occurrences blur the line between reality and delusion.
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Director: Adrian Lyne
Runtime: 113 minutes
Netflix (US): No
Tags: Body Horror, Loner / Misfit, Mystery, Low Jump Scare
Jump Scare Times
00:38:02 – Jacob sees some birds flying above him at the party.
00:39:19 – Jacob sees a horn come out of Jezzie’s mouth as she dances.
01:29:50 – A sudden cut to a car braking and hitting a bike might startle some viewers.
01:30:31 – Jacob sees the reflection of his son in the mirror and reaches out to touch it however a demon head appears and he pulls back.
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