It’s one of the most well-worn tricks in the horror handbook: An innocent victim is minding their own business, nothing happening, and then…something happens to make the watcher’s heart skip a beat.

As part of Horror Week 2025, we sat down with a bunch of talented filmmakers to discuss the future of horror filmmaking and ...

Zach Cregger's Weapons is a masterclass in jump scares, as it proves that the best horror movies use this trope to expand the story and characters.