From Slate Magazine · Rebecca Onion · · 1m
Other Mommy Jumpscare Count
Savage claims 50 jumpscares in Other Mommy, but count shows only 34.
In brief
Savage claims 50 jumpscares in Other Mommy, but count shows only 34. The film Other Mommy has 34 jumpscares, far fewer than director Rob Savage's claim of 50. Originally reported by Slate Magazine.
Director Rob Savage's claim
Savage said Other Mommy has 50 jumpscares, but the count shows 34.
“Oh, like 50, it depends on what you refer to as a jump scare.”
Jumpscare records
The Haunting in Connecticut 2 has 32 jumpscares, Poltergeist 42, and two 2025 films with 46 each.
“The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia has 32 jumpscares.”
Other Mommy's plot
Bela, her mom Ursula, and her 'Daddo' face a shape-shifting entity called 'Other Mommy'.
“Other Mommy loves to appear in mirrors and around corners.”
Jumpscare tactics
The film starts early with a jumpscare, using cheap fakeouts and real shocks.
“Other Mommy is hanging from the ceiling.”
Count result
The author counted 34 jumpscares in Other Mommy, far below Savage's 50 claim.
“I counted only 34 jumpscares.”
Jumpscare analysis
Jumpscare counting is an art, not a science, and the 34 count is already high.
“If you were to count every single flash, each would startle me if isolated.”
Conclusion
The film has 34 jumpscares, not 50, and Hollywood should declare détente on jumpscare intensity.
“34 is already too many; 50 is madman’s talk.”
The main idea
The film Other Mommy has 34 jumpscares, far fewer than director Rob Savage's claim of 50.
