It’s hard to beat the adrenaline that comes with watching the most terrifying and scary moments of a horror movie has delighted audiences for decades. When it comes to horror flicks, this is where the genre finds its true magic.
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Brain eating zombies, purge style home invasions, slasher, things that go bump in the night and demonic possessions. Quite simply, horror films are a staple of cinema history.
Whether you love the adrenaline rush of a horror film, or get a kick out of frequent jump scares, curling up with a scary movie on a dark night is what many of us see as a perfect night in.
And while Halloween may be over, the dark nights mean there’s no better time to re-watch some of the films which scared the living daylights out of us.
However, which movies are most likely to make you jump out of your skin?
To get you thrilled – and chilled - to the bone, we have compiled a list of the scariest horror films which are most likely to see you jump, scream and spine-chills throughout.
Without further ado, here are the 17 films with the most jumps scares recorded, utilising database Where’s The Jump. Be afraid, be very afraid.
. Ready to jump?
Ready to give yourself a fright? (Photo by James Gourley/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures) Photo: James Gourley
. The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia (2013)
The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia is far and wide the most 'jumpy' horror movie ever made with 32 jump scares to enjoy throughout the film. Set in 1993. Andy and Lisa Wyrick, along with their daughter Heidi, move into a rural home after receiving a deal from the bank. Photo: YouTube/Lionsgate
. Extraterrestrial (2014)
The Colin Minihan alien abduction filmed is jam packed with jump scares, tallying 30 of them in total. So come prepared if you want to dive into the sci-fi horror flick. Photo: Abduction Films
. Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension (2014)
The scariest movie in the Paranormal Activity franchise? If you're judging by jump scares then yes, definitely! One of the spookiest franchises of modern times, The Ghost Dimension wracks up 29 scares throughout the film. Photo: Netflix
9. The Beyond (1981)
This supernatural Italian horror from Lucio Fulci is full of jump scares, gore and top classic horror film making and follows a young woman as she inherits an old hotel in Louisiana where, following a series of supernatural accidents. Photo: Fulvia Films
10. The Haunting In Connecticut (2009)
If the sequel holds the record the amount of jump scares in one movie, it makes sense the original has a few too - and it does, 26 to be exact. The Haunting In Connecticut is rated highly than its sequel too. Photo: Creative Commons 2.0
11. Insidious (2010)
A real modern classic, James Wan's Insidious sees character Josh and Renai move to a new house, seeking a fresh start. However their son, Dalton, mysteriously falls into a coma and things go a little bit weird. There's 24 jump scares here, but the quality of each is perhaps unrivalled. Photo: Creative Commons 2.0
12. Freddy vs Jason (2009)
This clash of the horror titans sees a total of 24 jump scares - and some straight up horror goodness! Photo: Roy Rochlin