NotScare.me is a jumpscare database for horror movies and series, providing precise timestamps and intensity ratings for over 9,200 movies and 130 series, letting viewers know exactly when a scare will hit.
What is NotScare?
NotScare is a free community-driven platform that catalogues jumpscares in horror movies and series. It takes a movie or series title as input and outputs a list of timed jumpscares with intensity labels (A–E, from none to extreme). The service runs as a website on desktop and mobile, with iOS and Android apps in development. It is built from TMDB data and user contributions.
Key Features
- Jumpscare database — 9,200+ movies and 130+ series indexed with precise timestamped jumpscares and intensity ratings (A–E scale).
- Trending horror metrics — Real-time trending data aggregated from Reddit, YouTube, and TMDB, accessible at notscare.me/movies/trending.
- Compare movies — Side-by-side comparison of jumpscares, ratings, and runtime across multiple titles via notscare.me/compare.
- Streaming provider browsing — Filter horror movies currently trending on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, Apple TV+, Hulu, Peacock, Paramount+, and Max at notscare.me/movies/streaming.
- Content & trigger warnings — Filterable content warnings available for each title; browse at notscare.me/movies.
- Import watchlist — Users can import their existing watchlist and watched movies from other services via notscare.me/profile/import.
- Gamification — Earn Scare Points, unlock achievements, and level up a profile (accessible at notscare.me/profile).
- Mobile app waitlist — iOS and Android apps with real-time alerts are coming soon; join the waitlist on the homepage.
Who is NotScare for?
- Horror fans who want to avoid severe scares — They can filter movies by jumpscare intensity (e.g., only “No Jumpscares” or “Low”) to find films they can watch comfortably.
- Viewers planning watch parties — They check timestamps to prepare friends for jumpscares or to skip them entirely.
- Completionists tracking horror series — They browse 130+ series (e.g., The Haunting of Hill House, FROM, Love, Death & Robots) with per-season jumpscare data at notscare.me/series.
- Streaming subscribers — They discover which horror titles are currently trending on their subscribed platforms (Netflix, Prime, Disney+, etc.).
What can you do with NotScare?
- Preview upcoming horror — View upcoming horror movies with release dates (e.g., Evil Dead Burn, Scream 7, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple) at notscare.me/movies/upcoming and most-anticipated 2026 films.
- Request missing titles — If a movie isn’t in the database, users can submit a request via notscare.me/movies/request.
- Vote on new features — Users can suggest and vote for upcoming features at notscare.me/feedback.
How does NotScare work?
Users search for a horror title or browse categories (trending, streaming, series). Each movie page lists every jumpscene with a timestamp (e.g., “1:23:45”), an intensity grade (A–E), and optional notes. Community submissions are reviewed to keep data accurate.
Pricing
NotScare is free to use. There are no paid tiers or subscription fees; the site is supported by optional user engagement (voting, achievements, waitlist signups). The mobile apps, when released, are expected to remain free.
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