In horror fandom circles, movies with a lot of jump scares are often sneered at. Some consider jump scares a cheap way to make viewers feel fear, and many modern horrors have spurred the practice in ...

Horror games have, for some time, been ruled by the jumpscare. With games like Five Nights At Freddy's leading the modern horror scene, it's not hard to see why their wild successes led to many ...

Horror games don’t necessarily need jump scares or blatant frights to keep you on the edge of your seat. By embracing atmosphere, storytelling, and psychological tension, developers can create ...

As long as horror movies have existed, they've all figured out different ways to scare the viewer. Be it by building a slow sense of dread over time that culminates in an anxiety-fueled climax, or by ...

Evan is a Communications student based in Edmonton, Alberta. Formerly a sports writer, he was drawn to Game Rant by his longtime passion for video games. An avid gamer since the age of 13, Evan has ...

Fred Walton’s When a Stranger Calls features one of the most intense opening acts of any ‘70s horror film. Unfortunately, the picture meanders and loses its way in the second act, ultimately regaining ...