Jump Scares in The Prowler (1981)

See below for the exact times and descriptions of the 23 jump scares in The Prowler, which has a jump scare rating of 4.5.

Jump Scare Rating: Many jump scares througout the movie, probably the most significant one at the 75 minute mark. Feint hearted people should avoid this movie

Synopsis: 35 years after the murders in Avalon, California, the mysterious Masked prowler is terrorizing the area again.

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Jump Scare Times

00:08:48 – The Prowler appears behind Rosemary and Roy, impaling them.

00:20:07 – While walking backwards, Pam bumps into Mark.

00:21:32 – Carl opens that shower door, startling Sherry.

00:22:34 – The Prowler grabs Carls neck, and stabs him in the head.

00:30:23 – Accompanied by sound effect, Pam sees the the Prowler.

00:30:41 – A few sightings of the Prowler over the next 40 seconds, might startle some viewers (with sound effect).

00:31:44 – While running, a Chatman grabs Pam’s arm.

00:32:12 – Pam runs into Mark.

00:38:34 – The camera suddenly shifts over on the Prowler.

00:39:52 – Once again, camera suddenly shifts over on the Prowler.

00:49:40 – While swimming, the Prowler appears in front of Lisa.

00:50:24 – In the pool, the Prowler jumps up behind Lisa, killing her.

00:54:11 – The Prowler (hiding in a tree) grabs Allison (while running), and stabs her.

01:01:33 – Chatham appears outside the car window, Scaring Pam.

01:02:50 – Mark opens a coffin, revealing Lisa’s Body.

01:11:10 – The camera abruptly shifts over on the Prowler, taking a knife out of the pocket.

01:13:06 – The lamp turns off.

01:13:46 – The Prowler appears behind Mark.

01:14:08 – The lights in the living room turn on (with sound effect).

01:15:15 – A corpse falls down inside the fireplace.

01:15:25 – Prowler appears in front of the camera, holding a rose.

01:20:45 – Seemingly dead, The Prowler leaps up, and shoots Otto.

01:24:27 – In the shower, Carl’s arm lashes out at Pam, grabbing her.

(Major jump scares in bold)

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