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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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Childhood Memories Collide in New Horror Film ‘Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble’

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It looks like ITN Studious and Jagged Edge Productions are going the Avengers: Infinity War route with their upcoming film Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble. From the deranged mind of Rhys Frake-Waterfield (Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey) comes this belligerent mash up of beloved childhood icons.

According to an article out of Variety today, Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble will consist of Winnie the Pooh, Bambi, Tinkerbell, Pinocchio, Peter Pan, Tigger, Piglet, The Mad Hatter, and Sleeping Beauty. All of these iconic figured will be warped into nightmarish versions of their former selves. Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble is set to be released upon the world sometime in 2025.

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Actor-producer Scott Chambers (Malevolent) had the following to say about Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble. “As horror fans, we would love an Avengers that is all villains. It’d have Freddy Krueger, Jason, ‘Halloween,’ ‘Scream,’ all of those. Obviously that will never happen, but we can make it happen in our own little way, and that’s where this film has been born.”

Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble will be a part of The Twisted Childhood Universe. Just like the MCU, each character will first get a standalone film. After introductions are made, they will be reunited in an Avengers style film. Although they will be killing off the survivors from the previous films, they won’t be working together.

Chambers describes this as an “epic sequences of monster vs. monster.” And I don’t know what more fans could ask of the studio. This fantastical idea is a huge risk but Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble sounds amazing.

That’s all the information we have at this time. Check back here for more updates on Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble. If you haven’t already, check out the trailer for Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 below.

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Blumhouse’s ‘The Wolf Man’ Reboot Kicks Off Production with Leigh Whannell at the Helm

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Blumhouse Productions has officially commenced filming its reboot of the Universal Monsters legend, “Wolf Man”. Under the direction of Leigh Whannell, known for his acclaimed work on “The Invisible Man” (2020), the project promises to breathe new life into the iconic tale. The film is slated for a theatrical release on October 25th, marking a new chapter in the storied franchise.

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The journey of a “Wolf Man” reboot began in 2020 when actor Ryan Gosling presented a fresh take on the classic story to Universal. This concept quickly evolved into a screenplay crafted by the talented duo Lauren Schuker Blum and Rebecca Angelo, who are known for their work on “Orange Is the New Black,” alongside contributions from Whannell and Corbett Tuck. The narrative is set in contemporary times, drawing inspiration from the atmospheric tension of Jake Gyllenhaal’s “Nightcrawler,” albeit with a distinct supernatural twist.

The film has seen its share of directorial and casting shifts, with Whannell initially signing on to direct in 2020, only to step away and then return to the project after Ryan Gosling and director Derek Cianfrance exited. The lead roles have been filled by Christopher Abbott and Julia Garner, both of whom bring significant talent to the screen. Abbott portrays a man whose family faces the terror of a lethal predator, with Garner likely playing his wife, sharing in the familial peril. The storyline also hints at a daughter named Ginger, adding a layer of depth to the family’s harrowing experience.

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This reboot represents a collaboration between Blumhouse and Motel Movies, with Jason Blum producing. Ryan Gosling remains involved as an executive producer, alongside Ken Kao, Bea Sequeira, Mel Turner, and Whannell himself. The announcement of the film’s production start was made by Jason Blum, who shared an exciting glimpse of Whannell on set, signaling the beginning of what is hoped to be a memorable addition to the horror genre.

As the “Wolf Man” reboot moves forward, fans and newcomers alike are eager to see how this modern interpretation will pay homage to its roots while offering a fresh and thrilling experience. With a talented cast and crew at the helm, the film is poised to reintroduce the timeless tale of transformation and terror to a new generation.

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‘Immaculate’ Stars Reveal Which Horror Villains They Would “F, Marry, Kill”

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Sydney Sweeney is just coming off the success of her rom-com Anyone But You, but she’s ditching the love story for a horror story in her latest film Immaculate.

Sweeney is taking Hollywood by storm, portraying everything from a love-lusting teenager in Euphoria to an accidental superhero in Madame Web. Although the latter got a lot of hate among theater-goers, Immaculate is getting the polar opposite.

The film was screened at SXSW this past week and was well-received. It also gained a reputation for being extremely gory. Derek Smith of Slant says the, “final act contains some of the most twisted, gory violence this particular subgenre of horror has seen in years…”

Thankfully curious horror movie fans won’t have to wait long to see for themselves what Smith is talking about as Immaculate will hit theaters across the United States on March, 22.

Bloody Disgusting says that the movie’s distributor NEON, in a bit of marketing smarts, had stars Sydney Sweeney and Simona Tabasco play a game of “F, Marry, Kill” in which all their choices had to be horror movie villains.

It’s an interesting question, and you might be surprised at their answers. So colorful are their responses that YouTube slapped an age-restricted rating on the video.

Immaculate is a religious horror movie that NEON says stars Sweeney, “as Cecilia, an American nun of devout faith, embarking on a new journey in a remote convent in the picturesque Italian countryside. Cecilia’s warm welcome quickly devolves into a nightmare as it becomes clear her new home harbors a sinister secret and unspeakable horrors.”

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