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Jump-Scare Spoiler Website Takes the Fun Out of Fright

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A few months back I wrote an article about a website that would tell you whether or not an animal dies in a movie. Now I’m back to talk about another spoiler site, this time it’s not about prop animals but taking the scare out of the movie altogether.

The site is called Where’s the Jump? and it categorizes every jump-scare contained in a movie that uses the device, they employ a large database that pinpoints the timestamp where the scare happens and an option to hide the description of the scare as to not spoil the spoiler.

There is a star system based on the intensity of the jolt along with IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes info and whether it’s available on Netflix.

It’s a sortable list that can be changed according to your priorities: do you want to be scared out of your seat with movies that rely heavily on the gimmick or a slower burn with movies that create atmosphere over alarm.

Where’s the Jump includes thrillers and science fiction films too.

Do any of you find this to be a useful tool? I mean you’re on a website that caters to horror films and what’s a horror film lately without an unexpected blow?

One of the first jump-scares that I can remember as a kid was Jaws when Richard Dreyfuss’ character Hopper investigates the hull of an abandoned boat at night. You remember; he finds a large shark’s tooth embedded in the hole but drops it after an eyeless head pops into frame causing him to panic. Think I cried in terror. I was only 8.

The next best jump scare for me didn’t come until 2000 in Final Destination when Death takes claim to the soul of a character delivering her demonstrative dialogue while walking backward into the street. You don’t need a website to tell you what comes next, but if you do, it happens at 49:21 according to Where’s the Jump?

One of the main reasons I like the genre is not necessarily for its gore. Yes, a talented SFX team is very much appreciated, and practical gags are a plus.

Where’s the Jump? only caters to online viewing or films that are available on demand which means if you are taking in the next Insidious on opening weekend you’re going to have to sit with your anxiety. To me, that’s half the price of the ticket. As an adult, I don’t go to Six Flags to ride the kiddie rides I want to be on the verge of spewing.

A true horror fan is already going to know when to expect a jump anyway, they don’t need a primer. The fridge door opens, then closes, then opens then…AIYEEE! It’s a boilerplate mindset that I have only grown slightly tired of. Less tired than the so-played-out-it’s- embarrassing found footage tropes.

I won’t be using Where’s the Jump? because I want to be scared for whatever reason. I’m sure there’s a psychological explanation that I wouldn’t understand out there somewhere, but I think the taste of fear and liking it begins at a very young age.

Remember those “Jack-in-the-Box” toys when you were a really small kid? The ones that played “Pop Goes the Weasel” when you turned the crank. If you didn’t know the song beforehand and that clown in blue polka-dots burst from the lid all of a sudden, you either screamed or laughed. I screamed, then laughed, then learned the song.

The point is, not knowing what’s going to happen in a movie, or even in life is the exhilarating part of human existence and taking that away is not fun for an able-minded, critically-thinking human being.

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The Top-Searched Free Horror/Action Movies on Tubi This Week

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The free streaming service Tubi is a great place to scroll when you’re unsure what to watch. They are not sponsored or affiliated with iHorror. Still, we really appreciate their library because it’s so robust and has many obscure horror movies so rare you can’t find them anywhere in the wild except, if you’re lucky, in a moist cardboard box at a yard sale. Other than Tubi, where else are you going to find Nightwish (1990), Spookies (1986), or The Power (1984)?

We take a look at the most searched horror titles on the platform this week, hopefully, to save you some time in your endeavor to find something free to watch on Tubi.

Interestingly at the top of the list is one of the most polarizing sequels ever made, the female-led Ghostbusters reboot from 2016. Perhaps viewers have seen the latest sequel Frozen Empire and are curious about this franchise anomaly. They will be happy to know it’s not as bad as some think and is genuinely funny in spots.

So take a look at the list below and tell us if you are interested in any of them this weekend.

1. Ghostbusters (2016)

Ghostbusters (2016)

An otherworldly invasion of New York City assembles a pair of proton-packed paranormal enthusiasts, a nuclear engineer and a subway worker for battle.An otherworldly invasion of New York City assembles a pair of proton-packed paranormal enthusiasts, a nuclear engineer and a subway worker for battle.

2. Rampage

When a group of animals becomes vicious after a genetic experiment goes awry, a primatologist must find an antidote to avert a global catastrophe.

3. The Conjuring The Devil Made Me Do It

Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren uncover an occult conspiracy as they help a defendant argue that a demon forced him to commit murder.

4. Terrifier 2

After being resurrected by a sinister entity, Art the Clown returns to Miles County, where his next victims, a teenage girl and her brother, await.

5. Don’t Breathe

A group of teens breaks into a blind man’s home, thinking they’ll get away with the perfect crime but get more than they bargained for once inside.

6. The Conjuring 2

In one of their most terrifying paranormal investigations, Lorraine and Ed Warren help a single mother of four in a house plagued by sinister spirits.

7. Child’s Play (1988)

A dying serial killer uses voodoo to transfer his soul into a Chucky doll which winds up in the hands of a boy who may be the doll’s next victim.

8. Jeepers Creepers 2

When their bus breaks down on a deserted road, a team of high school athletes discovers an opponent they cannot defeat and may not survive.

9. Jeepers Creepers

After making a horrific discovery in the basement of an old church, a pair of siblings find themselves the chosen prey of an indestructible force.

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Morticia & Wednesday Addams Join Monster High Skullector Series

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Believe it or not, Mattel’s Monster High doll brand has an immense following with both young and not-so-young collectors. 

In that same vein, the fan base for The Addams Family is also very large. Now, the two are collaborating to create a line of collectible dolls that celebrate both worlds and what they have created is a combination of fashion dolls and goth fantasy. Forget Barbie, these ladies know who they are.

The dolls are based on Morticia and Wednesday Addams from the 2019 Addams Family animated movie. 

As with any niche collectibles these aren’t cheap they bring with them a $90 price tag, but it’s an investment as a lot of these toys become more valuable over time. 

“There goes the neighborhood. Meet the Addams Family’s ghoulishly glamorous mother-daughter duo with a Monster High twist. Inspired by the animated movie and clad in spiderweb lace and skull prints, the Morticia and Wednesday Addams Skullector doll two-pack makes for a gift that’s so macabre, it’s downright pathological.”

If you want to pre-purchase this set check out The Monster High website.

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Wednesday Addams Skullector doll
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1994’s ‘The Crow’ Coming Back to Theaters for A New Special Engagement

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The Crow

Cinemark recently announced that they will be bringing The Crow back from the dead once again. This announcement comes just in time for the film’s 30th anniversary. Cinemark will be playing The Crow in select theaters on May 29th and 30th.

For those unaware, The Crow is a fantastic film based on the gritty graphic novel by James O’Barr. Widely considered one of the best films of the 90s, The Crow’s lifespan was cut short when Brandon Lee died of an accidental on set shooting.

The official synapsis of the film is as follows. “The modern-gothic original that entranced audiences and critics alike, The Crow tells the tale of a young musician brutally murdered alongside his beloved fiancée, only to be risen from the grave by a mysterious crow. Seeking revenge, he battles a criminal underground that must answer for its crimes. Adapted from the comic book saga of the same name, this action-packed thriller from director Alex Proyas (Dark City) features hypnotic style, dazzling visuals, and a soulful performance by the late Brandon Lee.”

The Crow

The timing of this release couldn’t be better. As a new generation of fans eagerly awaits the release of The Crow remake, they can now see the classic film in all of its glory. As much as we love Bill Skarsgard (IT), there is something timeless in Brandon Lee’s performance in the film.

This theatrical release is part of the Scream Greats series. This is a collaboration between Paramount Scares and Fangoria to bring audiences some of the best classic horror films. So far, they are doing a fantastic job.

That’s all the information we have at this time. Make sure to check back here for more news and updates.

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