How To Make Somebody Scare
Do you long to strike fear into the hearts of the masses? Terrify the neighborhood children? Or maybe just give your best friend a good fright? There are many ways to scare people, some simple, others requiring dedicated planning and hard work. Read on for all the spooky specifications and master the art of scaring.
Quick-Scare Method
Few things are more satisfying that eliciting a terrified scream from someone. Here is the fastest way to get one.
Choose your location. Pick a spot where you know your target is likely to be. The more mundane the location, the less likely they are to expect something. You must be able to get in to this location unnoticed and find a place to hide.
Choose your timing. The key to any good scare is timing. Your target should be relaxed or focused on something else and thus at their most vulnerable. Your exact moment of attack should be when they go to do something like turn a corner, open a door or flip on a light switch.
Pounce! Now is your moment—scream, growl, grab their arms! Laugh maniacally while enjoying their sheer terror. Then, await their certain revenge.
Phobias! Discover if that individual have any specific Phobias: like spiders, balloons, clowns, Ryan Seacrest or Justin Bieber. with phobias it will definitely speed up the scare process.
Haunted House Method
While it takes more time and work, creating a scary environment, such as a haunted house, will build a lingering dread in people's hearts and minds while they expect the worst to happen at any moment.
Pick a venue. When creating a haunted house or other spooky scene, location is key. A house or structure with scary elements—like narrow hallways, squeaky steps or dark basements—is a good place to start.
Pick a theme. A theme will help you decide how to decorate and what elements to include. Will it be an abandoned insane asylum? A vampire's lair? A fortress against zombies?
Decorate accordingly. Create spaces that build tension, which is essential to a good scare. A long, dark hallway that must be followed will have people expecting the worst at any moment. People who are tense and anxious are easier to scare.
Create a sensory experience. Build areas of complete darkness, incorporate strobe lights, use loud or scary noises, pump in fog, etc. These elements will confuse a person's senses and make them more susceptible to scares.
Include the unexpected. While everyone is distracted by a scene in front of them, have someone jump out behind them. Boo!
Include scary characters. Zombies, vampires, ghosts and mummies are all classics. Go for characters that work with your theme, such as deranged mental patients. You can also include famous horror-movie characters like Michael Myers, Freddy Krueger or Ghost Face from Scream.
Commit to the mood. Always stay in character in the haunted house to maintain the illusion. Don't stop and say hi to your friends. Keep it scary!
Whether it's caused by a spider or a dark room with a sense of dread, fear lives in the brain. Horror movies, suspense novels or scary campfire stories are all good ways to give people a fright.
Concoct a premise. Whether you're making a movie, writing a horror novel or just telling a story, a solid premise is key.
Add suspense. From the long walk up the attic stairs to the slow opening of a door, a good scare needs to be built up and anticipated.
Embellish the details. Just like the spooky atmosphere of a haunted house, the details of a scary story help set the scene. Describe the sounds of the abandoned warehouse or show the decaying teeth of the murderous clown.
Tease the ending. The most threatening menace is the one that could still be lurking in the shadows. Look out!
Choose your location. Pick a spot where you know your target is likely to be. The more mundane the location, the less likely they are to expect something. You must be able to get in to this location unnoticed and find a place to hide.
Choose your timing. The key to any good scare is timing. Your target should be relaxed or focused on something else and thus at their most vulnerable. Your exact moment of attack should be when they go to do something like turn a corner, open a door or flip on a light switch.
Pounce! Now is your moment—scream, growl, grab their arms! Laugh maniacally while enjoying their sheer terror. Then, await their certain revenge.
Phobias! Discover if that individual have any specific Phobias: like spiders, balloons, clowns, Ryan Seacrest or Justin Bieber. with phobias it will definitely speed up the scare process.
Haunted House Method
While it takes more time and work, creating a scary environment, such as a haunted house, will build a lingering dread in people's hearts and minds while they expect the worst to happen at any moment.
Pick a venue. When creating a haunted house or other spooky scene, location is key. A house or structure with scary elements—like narrow hallways, squeaky steps or dark basements—is a good place to start.
Pick a theme. A theme will help you decide how to decorate and what elements to include. Will it be an abandoned insane asylum? A vampire's lair? A fortress against zombies?
Decorate accordingly. Create spaces that build tension, which is essential to a good scare. A long, dark hallway that must be followed will have people expecting the worst at any moment. People who are tense and anxious are easier to scare.
Create a sensory experience. Build areas of complete darkness, incorporate strobe lights, use loud or scary noises, pump in fog, etc. These elements will confuse a person's senses and make them more susceptible to scares.
Include the unexpected. While everyone is distracted by a scene in front of them, have someone jump out behind them. Boo!
Include scary characters. Zombies, vampires, ghosts and mummies are all classics. Go for characters that work with your theme, such as deranged mental patients. You can also include famous horror-movie characters like Michael Myers, Freddy Krueger or Ghost Face from Scream.
Commit to the mood. Always stay in character in the haunted house to maintain the illusion. Don't stop and say hi to your friends. Keep it scary!
Scary Story Method
Whether it's caused by a spider or a dark room with a sense of dread, fear lives in the brain. Horror movies, suspense novels or scary campfire stories are all good ways to give people a fright.
Concoct a premise. Whether you're making a movie, writing a horror novel or just telling a story, a solid premise is key.
Add suspense. From the long walk up the attic stairs to the slow opening of a door, a good scare needs to be built up and anticipated.
Embellish the details. Just like the spooky atmosphere of a haunted house, the details of a scary story help set the scene. Describe the sounds of the abandoned warehouse or show the decaying teeth of the murderous clown.
Tease the ending. The most threatening menace is the one that could still be lurking in the shadows. Look out!
Some Usefull Tips
Try not to offend the victim or anyone around him, because it's supposed to be fun but sometimes you may go a little overboard and someone may be insulted.
Timing is everything, when timed correctly it will work out perfectly.
Practice making scary noises and voices.
Study the masters of horror and suspense. Read Stephen King novels, watch Alfred Hitchcock films or study the poems of Edgar Allen Poe.
Other than that, have fun and be safe!~
Collect scary props and costumes. You never know when that bloody axe or Hellraiser mask will come in handy.
Develop a spooky persona, such as a spine-tingling laugh or devilish glare.
Ensure the person you are scaring does not have any heart or breathing problems. Frightening and surprising events might trigger their conditions.
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