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[[File:The_Maze.jpg|[[The Maze]], one of the examples on this list.|thumb]] | |||
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 movie ''[[wikipedia:The Exorcist (film)|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. | 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 movie ''[[wikipedia:The Exorcist (film)|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. | ||
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Some screamer websites contain [[:Category:Malicious scripts|Malicious scripts]], scripts in the screamer's source code that are intended to harm the viewer's device. Some screamers also come in the form of [[wikipedia:Scareware|scareware]], which is malicious software that seeks to both scare the viewer and harm their device. These types of screamers may use the following tactics to freak out their victims: | Some screamer websites contain [[:Category:Malicious scripts|Malicious scripts]], scripts in the screamer's source code that are intended to harm the viewer's device. Some screamers also come in the form of [[wikipedia:Scareware|scareware]], which is malicious software that seeks to both scare the viewer and harm their device. These types of screamers may use the following tactics to freak out their victims: | ||
* Putting the viewers device/browser into full screen mode right after a page loads | * Putting the viewers' device/browser into full-screen mode right after a page loads | ||
* Locking volume adjust at the highest level | * Locking volume adjust at the highest level | ||
* Opening infinite tabs/windows | * Opening infinite tabs/windows | ||
* 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 [[000.exe]], [[Abantes]], [[McDonalds.exe]], [[Kkzkk.com]], [[Last Measure]], and [[Hikaru.exe]]. | Some better known examples of screamers with malicious scripts are [[000.exe]], [[Abantes]], [[McDonalds.exe]], [[Kkzkk.com]], [[Last Measure]], and [[Hikaru.exe]]. | ||
