Jump Scares in Predator (1987)

See below for the exact times and descriptions of the 7 jump scares in Predator, which has a jump scare rating of 2.0.

Jump Scare Rating: Predator has some minor jump scares although the music generally builds to a crescendo shortly before these moments occur giving viewers some warning. The jump scares are mainly in the second half when the Predator begins to attack the team.

Synopsis: A special ops team on a mission in Central America find themselves hunted by a highly skilled and elusive predator with extraterrestrial origins.

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Jump Scare Times

00:15:59 – A flock of birds fly out at Billy as he sees several flayed corpses hanging in the trees.

00:19:57 – Dillon almost runs into Mac.

00:47:04 – Blood splatters on Blaine’s shoulder.

01:06:32 – The Predator is suddenly caught in the net just as Dutch begins to turn back.

01:09:39 – Mac puts his hand over Dillon’s mouth.

01:15:52 – The Predator shoots a laser at Poncho from the trees.

01:34:02 – The Predator traps Dutch’s head between two spikes that come out of its arm.

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