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Poltergeist

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Poltergeist

2015

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Runtime: 1h 33m

Genres: Horror

Jumpscare Analysis

Here is the complete list of jumpscare timestamps for Poltergeist. We found 43 jumpscares in this movie, including 4 major ones. The first scare happens at 00:06:26. Use our timing guide to prepare for the scariest scenes.

Synopsis

A family's suburban home is invaded by angry spirits. When the terrifying apparitions escalate their attacks and take the youngest daughter, the family must come together to rescue her.

Jumpscare overview

Total: 43Major: 4Minor: 39Next scare at 00:06:26

Jumpscare timeline

Volume

Elapsed: 00:00

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Scary Scenes

Verified

43 total

00:06:26

Minor

Credit: bizu

Griffin goes to open a cupboard door when Eric puts his hand on the other door-knob, startling Griffin.

00:06:26

Minor

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Griffin goes to open a cupboard door when Eric puts his hand on the other door-knob, startling Griffin.

00:12:26

Minor

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The washing machine door opens suddenly.

00:13:23

Minor

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Griffin pulls at something in his wardrobe which causes a toy clown and assorted old junk to fall down.

00:16:25

Minor

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A squirrel crawls out of the wall in front of Griffin and Eric.

00:18:07

Minor

Credit: bizu

A toy keyboard turns on by itself.

00:18:27

Minor

Credit: bizu

Griffin pulls at something in his wardrobe which causes a toy clown and assorted old junk to fall down.

00:20:48

Minor

Credit: bizu

A hand from the inside the TV touches Maddie’s hand.

00:21:30

Minor

Credit: bizu

A squirrel crawls out of the wall in front of Griffin and Eric.

00:23:10

Minor

Credit: bizu

A toy keyboard turns on by itself.

00:25:52

Minor

Credit: bizu

A hand from the inside the TV touches Maddie’s hand.

00:26:44

Minor

Credit: bizu

Griffin’s comic books have been mysteriously stacked up in a triangular shape.

00:31:48

Minor

Credit: bizu

Griffin’s comic books have been mysteriously stacked up in a triangular shape.

00:33:07

Minor

Credit: bizu

There is a loud thunder clap.

00:35:18

Minor

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A flash of lightning reveals a corpse standing in the room beside Kendra.

00:35:23

Minor

Credit: bizu

A hand forms out of the mud and grabs Kendra.

00:35:48

Minor

Credit: bizu

The clown suddenly moves onto the floor in front of Griffin.

00:35:54

Minor

Credit: bizu

The squirrel jumps at the bars of the cage.

00:36:34

Major

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Griffin moves the torch around the room and stops on the toy clown, which then proceeds to attacks Griffin. [Video].

00:37:44

Minor

Credit: bizu

A tree branch grabs Griffin as he runs down the stairs.

00:39:16

Minor

Credit: bizu

There is a loud thunder clap.

00:40:01

Minor

Credit: bizu

A hand appears and drags Madison away.

00:41:28

Minor

Credit: bizu

A flash of lightning reveals a corpse standing in the room beside Kendra.

00:41:33

Minor

Credit: bizu

A hand forms out of the mud and grabs Kendra.

00:41:57

Minor

Credit: bizu

The clown suddenly moves onto the floor in front of Griffin.

00:42:03

Minor

Credit: bizu

The squirrel jumps at the bars of the cage.

00:42:42

Major

Credit: bizu

Griffin moves the torch around the room and stops on the toy clown, which then proceeds to attacks Griffin. [Video].

00:44:31

Minor

Credit: bizu

A tree branch grabs Griffin as he runs down the stairs.

00:46:10

Minor

Credit: bizu

A chair suddenly flies into the wall.

00:46:47

Minor

Credit: bizu

A hand appears and drags Madison away.

00:47:39

Minor

Credit: bizu

Amy touches Eric on the shoulder.

00:51:32

Minor

Credit: bizu

Boyd begins to drill a hole through the closet but his hand is suddenly pulled through the hole.

00:52:25

Minor

Credit: bizu

Boyd’s hand is repeatedly pulled into the hole by an unseen force.

00:52:50

Minor

Credit: bizu

A chair suddenly flies into the wall.

00:54:20

Minor

Credit: bizu

Amy touches Eric on the shoulder.

00:58:13

Minor

Credit: bizu

Boyd begins to drill a hole through the closet but his hand is suddenly pulled through the hole.

00:58:33

Major

Credit: bizu

Eric reaches towards a figure who appears to be Maddie, however when the figure turns around it is revealed to be a ghost. [Video].

00:59:05

Minor

Credit: bizu

Boyd’s hand is repeatedly pulled into the hole by an unseen force.

01:05:15

Major

Credit: bizu

Eric reaches towards a figure who appears to be Maddie, however when the figure turns around it is revealed to be a ghost. [Video].

01:13:08

Minor

Credit: bizu

A spirit, standing behind Maddie, hits the camera.

01:20:12

Minor

Credit: bizu

A spirit, standing behind Maddie, hits the camera.

01:20:52

Minor

Credit: bizu

Maddie is suddenly pulled up the stairs.

01:27:55

Minor

Credit: bizu

Maddie is suddenly pulled up the stairs.

Credit: bizu

About the subtitle file:

• Warnings appear 5 seconds before each jumpscare
• Works with any video player that supports .SRT files
• Shows severity level (Major/Minor) for each scare

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