Startle [ 2026 ]

: This review called the movie "staggeringly peculiar and bad," comparing it to a "randomly generated heart-warmer movie" that feels like a "synthesis of non-meaning".

: A reviewer noted the film "traffics in clichés about grief" to such a degree that it feels like a parody of "Oscar bait," describing the experience as "depressing" not because of the subject matter, but because of the waste of talent. startle

: An indie game titled Startle! includes a humorous "warning" in its description, suggesting it may cause "flashbacks of massive amounts of love from parents". : This review called the movie "staggeringly peculiar

: A comprehensive 2023 review in Frontiers in Neuroergonomics distinguishes between the "startle effect" (an automatic reflex to threatening stimuli) and "surprise" (a cognitive mismatch). It highlights how startle-induced stress can impair a pilot's decision-making and performance for up to 60 seconds. includes a humorous "warning" in its description, suggesting

While not titled "Startle," the 2021 film received numerous "interesting" (and often scathing) reviews that use startling language to describe its emotional execution: