Jump Scares in The Exorcist (1973)

See below for the exact times and descriptions of the 11 jump scares in The Exorcist, which has a jump scare rating of 1.5.

Jump Scare Rating: An undeniably unsettling movie however it is largely free of significant jump scares.

Synopsis: A young girl, Regan, begins to act strangely after playing with a Ouija board leading her actress mother, Chris, to suspect she has been possessed by a demon.

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Jump Scare Times

00:11:00 – Loud rattling noises coming from the ceiling can be heard periodically over the next 30-40 seconds.

00:28:48 – More rattling noises come from the ceiling.

00:30:52 – Karl startles Chris while she is in the attic.

00:32:52 – Regan sees a demon appear for a brief moment.

00:47:12 – The scene abruptly cuts to Regan screaming.

01:00:48 – Regan spider-walks down the stairs with blood coming from her mouth.

01:25:46 – The possessed Regan vomits green liquid over Father Karras.

01:36:26 – The phone rings loudly.

01:41:11 – There is a loud moan from the upstairs bedroom.

01:51:51 – Regan sits up in bed and attacks Father Karras from behind.

01:52:09 – The house begins to shake violently.

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