Jump Scares in Under the Shadow (2016)

See below for the exact times and descriptions of the 9 jump scares in Under the Shadow, which has a jump scare rating of 3.5.

Jump Scare Rating: After a slow start, Under The Shadow has a large number of jump scares in the second half. The window scene at 48:19 in particular is extremely effective and will likely cause most viewers to jump.

Synopsis: Set in Tehran during the Iran-Iraq War, a mother and daughter find their apartment block haunted by an evil entity after a missile hits their building.

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Jump Scare Times

00:19:55 – A sudden scene change to toast popping out of a toaster might startle some viewers.

00:26:32 – There is a second explosion (much louder and more violent than the initial one).

00:48:19 – During a dream sequence a hand suddenly breaks through the window in front of Shideh.

00:48:50 – A figure moves past in the reflection of the window.

01:04:00 – Shideh looks through the peep hole in the door and sees a figure pass quickly through the hallway.

01:04:11 – Shideh sees a floating figure on the stairs.

01:08:31 – The floating spectre suddenly appears close to the camera.

01:15:57 – “Dorsa” looks up to reveal it is not her but an entity with a large set of teeth.

01:17:13 – The floating spectre suddenly grabs Dorsa.

(Major jump scares in bold)

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