What is notscare.me?
notscare.me – the smart, community-driven platform that shows you exactly when horror movies have jump scares. For people with anxiety disorders, PTSD, or simply a fear of jump scares: enjoy horror consciously – with precise trigger warnings, a clear timeline.
Problem
Users want to enjoy horror movies but fear sudden jumpscares. Lack of precise timing information about jumpscares leads to anxiety, spoilers from vague warnings, or avoidance of horror movies entirely.
Solution
A web platform where users view crowdsourced timestamps of jumpscares via a visual timeline, letting them skip scares or mentally prepare. Example: A 'Fear Map' marks exact scare moments in 'Hereditary'.
Customers
People with anxiety disorders/PTSD, horror fans sensitive to jumpscares, parents previewing films for kids, movie critics analyzing pacing.
Unique Features
Crowdsourced timestamps (not vague alerts), customizable scare thresholds (mild vs. extreme), and spoiler-free mode hiding plot details.
User Comments
Saved me from panic attacks
Finally enjoy horror with my partner
Accurate for A24 films
Wish more obscure titles were covered
Easy to use during streaming.
Traction
Launched Oct 2023, 2.2K+ Product Hunt upvotes, integrated with Letterboxd and Plex. No disclosed revenue; community-driven model.
Market Size
Horror genre streaming revenue was $1 billion in 2023 (Statista). 15% of viewers avoid horror due to jumpscares (CDC study on anxiety).
