Jump Scares in The Howling (1981)

See below for the exact times and descriptions of the 10 jump scares in The Howling, which has a jump scare rating of 2.5.

Jump Scare Rating: There is a steady stream of jump scares from the 35 minute mark to the end however they are fairly tame by modern standards.

Synopsis: After suffering a nervous breakdown live on television, presenter Karen White is sent to a remote mountain resort to recuperate however the locals are not all they seem.

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Jump Scare Times

00:15:45 – A dog jumps up at a window that Terry is looking out of.

00:37:20 – There is a gunshot and some glass breaks (during a flashback).

00:37:34 – An abrupt scene change accompanied by a loud gunshot may startle some viewers.

00:42:25 – A werewolf jumps out from behind Bill.

00:55:09 – Accompanied by a loud sound effect, Terry walks into a bone hanging from the roof.

00:58:22 – A werewolf hand breaks through some wood paneling to grab Terry.

01:03:45 – A werewolf hand reaches out to grab the files from Terry.

01:07:02 – As Karen backs away from the door, a man suddenly jumps out behind her from under a sheet.

01:11:25 – There is a loud bang on Karen’s car as she gets into it.

01:16:23 – The window that Chris is standing in front of suddenly breaks.

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