A type of Horror (Theme) cliché involving having something (typically unsettling imagery) to suddenly appear in front of the viewer for surprise and shock value, often accompanied by a loud sound.
This tag is for posts which depicts either a reference to well-known jumpscares, a character doing or being victim to one, or posts that incorporate an actual jumpscare in it. If it is in the latter case, apply Jumpscare Warning accordingly.
See also
- Jumpscare Warning, when the post itself is a jumpscare directed at the viewer
