12 Chilling Horror Movies That Don't Use Jump Scares

Jump scares are undeniably one of the most used tropes in the horror genre. However, many directors have proven that they're not always necessary to create a terrifying atmosphere.

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Rosemary's Baby
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Rosemary's Baby
3.9
The Witch
3.3
Lake Mungo
3.1
Midsommar
3.4
The Wailing
3.9
The Blair Witch Project
3.4
Night of the Living Dead
4
Hereditary
3.8
House
3.8
Frailty
3.8
Stoker
3.5
Brain Damage
3.3

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