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Which movie scenes triggered a sudden involuntary jerk of your whole body?

Asked by mattbrowne (31729points) May 14th, 2010

Of course there are countless unexpected or scary scenes in movies that do take us by surprise, but in my view there are very few scenes leading us to experience a sudden jerk over which we got no control. And this only works the first time we see a particular movie and the experience is more intense in a movie theater. Here are my top 3 unforgettable movie scenes:

Alien in 1979 when the alien critter pops out of the man’s belly.

Sleeping with the Enemy in 1991 when Julia Roberts is attacked by her alleged widower at her new home in Iowa.

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle in 1992 when Rebecca De Mornay as a vengeful nanny begins the physical fight.

How do you experience intense scenes? With or without body jerks? Do you gasp? Or yell? Only in a movie theater or also at home?

What are the scenes you remember most vividly?

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