or more modern examples like the jolting moments in Sinister and Insidious. One of the best jump scares doesn't get as much attention. In 1967's Wait Until Dark, there's a scene with Audrey ...

The Twilight Zone has remained among the most innovative TV series in history, even after 60 years. Despite that, Rod Serling ...

The jump scare might have a bad rap, but it isn’t inherently cheap or lazy. It’s a tool like any other in a filmmaker’s arsenal, the same way a hammer can either help hang a painting or make ...