'The Boogeyman' Director on the Worst Thing to Do When Crafting a Jump Scare

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TheBoogeyman director Rob Savage pinpoints the worst thing you can do when crafting a jump scare ...

One, it’s scary because director Rob Savage and co. take the necessary time to establish characters and spark a connection between them and the audience. That way, when the scary stuff begins, you genuinely care what happens to them. Two, the movie is packed to the brim with extremely well-paced set pieces, ones that take their time building dread, and truly put you on the edge of your seat for an extended period of time before the big scare hits.

The horror technique has a bit of a bad reputation courtesy of predictability, overuse, and the tendency to use it as an unearned trick to give a movie a quick and easy energy boost. However, when done right, jump scares can be highly effective story beats that leave a lasting impression — just like they do in The Boogeyman.

James Wan is a pro at this, and so is Mike Flanagan. A personal favorite jump scare? The car scene in Episode 8 of The Haunting of Hill House. As someone who rarely has a noticeable reaction to these types of scenes , I was blown away by how that particular moment truly had me leap out of my seat.

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