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The term '''screamer''', now more commonly referred to as a '''jumpscare''' or '''scary pop-up''', is used to describe any game, video, website, or program that tricks the viewer into concentrating on the screen, which may happen in different ways, then has a sudden change that is purposely intended to scare and startle the viewer(s). | The term '''screamer''', now more commonly referred to as a '''jumpscare''' or '''scary pop-up''', is used to describe any game, video, website, or program that tricks the viewer into concentrating on the screen, which may happen in different ways, then has a sudden change that is purposely intended to scare and startle the viewer(s). | ||
Most screamers use scary/creepy images and loud sounds and scream to make their goal more effective (hence the name ''screamer''), per example, [[Regan MacNeil]] from the 1973's classic horror | Most screamers use scary/creepy images and loud sounds and scream to make their goal more effective (hence the name ''screamer''), per example, [[Regan MacNeil]] from the 1973's classic horror film ''[[wikipedia:The Exorcist|The Exorcist]]''. Some famous examples of screamers are [[The Maze]] by [[Jeremy Winterrowd]], [[Anne.jpg]], [[Ghost Caught on Tape]], [[What's Wrong?]] and the [[K-fee commercials]]. Horror films and professional horror games are not considered screamers since the viewers/players already know about jumpscares beforehand. Some screamers use disgusting and graphic images to gross the viewer out. These are called [[Shock site|shock sites]]. Shock sites can also be considered screamers since they intend to surprise and traumatize the viewer with unexpected content. | ||
==='''Malicious scripts'''=== | ==='''Malicious scripts'''=== | ||
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* Downloading other malicious software on the viewers' device | * Downloading other malicious software on the viewers' device | ||
* Shutting down the device's system/making the device unusable | * Shutting down the device's system/making the device unusable | ||
Some better known examples of screamers with malicious scripts are | Some better known examples of screamers with malicious scripts are [[Abantes]], [[McDonalds.exe]], [[Kkzkk.com]], [[Last Measure]], and [[Hikaru.exe]]. | ||
==Origins== | ==Origins== | ||
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==Popular Culture== | ==Popular Culture== | ||
Because of their reputation as clever trolling tools and pranks, screamers have sometimes been featured in works of fiction, including some well-known | Because of their reputation as clever trolling tools and pranks, screamers have sometimes been featured in works of fiction, including some well-known media. | ||
===Pee-wee's Big Adventure=== | |||
In the Warner Bros. film ''[[wikipedia:Pee-wee's Big Adventure|Pee-wee's Big Adventure]]'', Pee-wee Herman was picked up by deceased driver Large Marge, who tells him a story about a terrible accident she passed away. However, Large Marge turns around at Pee-wee and abruptly transforms into a scary face with the effect of "pinching her eyes / punching her mouth" accompanied by a laughing sound effect, scaring Pee-wee and causing him to get out of the truck. | |||
===The Amazing World of Gumball=== | ===The Amazing World of Gumball=== | ||
