Why Are Dead Space's Jump Scares So Effective?

No game does the jump scare better than the original Dead Space. But why are they so effective?
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Hey, Stu here. In this video, I'm going to unravel what makes the original Dead Space such a classic in the horror genre. I'm going to layout the art of Dead Space's jump scares, and why it's a master class in its use of not just horror, but terror as well. So buckle up, and let's learn why necormorphs keep us up at night. And with the Dead Space Remake just a few months away, what better time than now to look back on this pinnacle space horror.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
00:30 Terror Vs. Horror Breakdown
02:17 Jump Scare Thoughts
02:51 Communication
04:16 Subversion
05:42 Terrifying By Design
06:06 Horror Is Fleeting
06:36 Terrifying Environments
08:06 Outro