It’s nearly the spookiest time of the year, and plenty of us will be enjoying Halloween with a couple of frightning films.
There are plenty of ways that horror can scare us, from creeping dread and unsettling music, to bloody gore and extreme violence.
One of the the most old fashioned techniques used by filmmakers is the humble jump scare - when something unexpected happens in an instant to get you leaping off your seat in shock.
For those who enjoy such things, here are the films that deliver in spades, according to dedicated jump scare website www.wheresthejump.com.
One of the the most old fashioned techniques used by filmmakers is the humble jump scare - when something unexpected happens in an instant to get you leaping off your seat in shock.
5. Hell Fest
The little-seen 'Hell Fest' received mixed reviews from critics on its 2018 release. But the horror, which sees a group of teenagers being stalked by a serial killer at a Halloween carnival doesn't skimp on the jump scares - with a total of 28. | Contributed
6. Don't Listen
Spanish supernatural shocker 'Don't Listen' sees a couple seek out the help of a parapsychologist after a tragic incident in their new home. It has an impressive 27 jump scares. | Contributed
7. Evil Dead II
Sam Raimi's classic 1987 zombie sequel 'Evil Dead II' is both a remake and a sequel to 'The Evil Dead'. It stars cult hero Bruce Campbell as Ash Williams, who accidentally unleashes an army of the dead when holidaying with his girlfriend in a cabin in the wood. Don't expect to get comfy watching it - it has 27 expertly-delivered jump scares amidst the laughs. | Contributed
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8. The Messengers
Strarring Kristen Stewart, 'The Messengers' is set on a bucolic sunflower farm, where a supernatural presence seeds discord and distrust in the family who harvest the land. It has 27 jump scares. | Contributed