Cat Jump Scare

Jump scare caused by a cat (or other random animal)

Splits Up

Character insists on splitting up

Mirror Jump Scare

A mirror scare (or fake-out)

Phone Signal Lost

Phone signal suddenly disappears

Trip While Running

Someone trips while running for their life

Investigates Alone

Character investigates a creepy noise alone

Grab the WD40

A door creaks open slowly

Creepy Photo Discovery

Someone discovers creepy photos or evidence

Villain Comes Back

The killer/villain “dies” but then comes back

Based on True Story

"Based on a true story" text appears

Cursed Book

Someone decides to read from an ancient, cursed book

Chuckie Go Home

A possessed object or doll

Free Square

Effective Jump Scare

The jump scare that actually gets everyone

Where are the Parents?

Creepy Child Appears

Fast Monster Chase

Someone runs, but the monster still keeps up easily

Creepy Shadow

A shadow moves in the background

I'll Be Right Back

Someone says, "I'll be right back", but we know they won't

Stormy Weather Vibes

Stormy weather sets the mood

Call AAA

Someone's car won't start

Just a Dream Scene

The old "It's just a dream" scene

Power Outage

The power goes out at the worst possible time

Don't Go In There!

The classic "DON'T GO IN THERE!" moment

Sudden Loud Bang

Sudden loud bang with no explanation

Did You Hear That?

Someone says, "Did you hear that?" about noise impossible to miss