History NightmareFuel / JurassicPark

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* ''Jurassic Park III'' has the death of [[spoiler:Udesky]], who is horribly used as living bait by the Velociraptors. They pretty much paralyze him (but don't kill him... yet), wait for one of the other humans to try and help him, and spring out when Amanda does. However, the humans escape, and the raptors leave... but not before one of them snaps [[spoiler:Udesky]]'s neck, putting him out of his misery. The scene is a less extreme version of [[spoiler:Howard King]]'s death in the ''The Lost World'' novel. If you thought that [[spoiler:just getting your neck snapped was bad enough, King is chased down and torn apart by the raptors and then eaten, all while the main characters helplessly watch on. There's even a graphic description of the raptor ''chewing through his neck'' instead of breaking it...]]
* The Spinosaurus, it killed the T. rex with ease and is ''very'' persistent, chasing the protagonists across most of the island and surviving being rammed by a plane.

* Third movie when the sound of the phone is still ringing [[spoiler: in the Spinosaurus' belly...]] It could give one chills, when it's discovered [[spoiler:standing behind them when they realized their mistake]]

* In the third movie Billy has a machine build the resonating chamber of a raptor, and blows into it to demonstrate. The look on Grant's face is priceless; it's clear that he has nightmares about that sound and it's enough to make your teeth curl.

* You think the T-Rex was bad? Think about [[BigBad The Big One]] for a moment: A hyper intelligent velociraptor that is TheChessMaster incarnate. She uses one of her pack members to lure [[spoiler: Muldoon]] out into the open, pops up right next to him, and start tearing him apart a few seconds later. Not to mention the fact that they surprise attacked Grant, Ellie, and the kids and would have killed them had the [[spoiler: T-Rex]] not intervened.

** [[spoiler: Nedry]]'s death in the movie. The [[PrecisionFStrike fucking]] ''[[HellIsThatNoise screaming.]]''

* Third movie when the sound of the phone is still ringing [[spoiler: in the Spinosaurus' belly...]] It could give one chills, when it's discovered [[spoiler: standing behind them when they realized their mistake]]

* In the Lost World the scene where the heroes are holding off the stalking raptors in the shed. They board up one door to keep one raptor out, only for a second raptor to show up [[spoiler: in the same hole that they were digging to get out.]]

* The bit in the prologue with the guy whispering "Raptor, losa Raptor!". As if that isn't creepy enough, he starts explosively vomiting blood. Thank God that scene wasn't in the movie.

* The most recent game from TelltaleGames is full of nightmare fuel, and is perhaps the most horror-themed out of any of the Jurassic Park media. Keep in mind, this is the first Telltale-created game where you can actually die, and some of the dinosaur-related deaths are horrific. From [[VideoGame/JurassicParkTheGame the 2011 game]]:
** From the first episode alone, the game starts off with a main character being chased by [[spoiler: new dinosaurs, the ''Troodon'']] and we, the players, are only able to see their glowing eyes getting ever closer. The raspy, ghostly, haunting sounds they make are even worse. As the episode progresses, two characters find themselves being stalked, [[spoiler: and in one's case being eaten]] by a pack of ''Dilophosaurus'', but not before being treated to glimpses of Nedry's corpse. To top it off, you find yourself having to deal with the ''Tyrannosaurus'' in the Visitor's Center and there is a moment where it is actually stomping up the stairs after you. Again, keep in mind, this is just the first episode.
** In the case of Nedry, there's buildup. Seeing the vehicle with its lights still on, your companion calls up to him, but gets no response. As you approach the vehicle, you can hear the sounds of bones crunching and flesh being ripped before you ever open the door. Then when you do open the door, there's a shadowy shape next to the body before it suddenly runs out and scares the crap out of the main character. To top it off, you the player already know what happened here, leading to some uncomfortable DramaticIrony as the characters slowly piece together the events and learn why Nedry never made it to the docks.
** Many of the death scenes can be particularly unsettling, even the ones that use a GoryDiscretionShot. ''Especially'' those ones. For instance, one of the earliest ways to die involve being spat on by the ''Dilophosaurus''. We are then treated to a first person view of one lunging at the player with jaws wide open.
** Expect a lot of {{Jump Scare}}s. One of them involves the Visitor Centre at the end of episode one. You can still hear the ''Tyrannosaurus'' crashing about inside, you know you're standing right before the doors, and you have no idea when it's coming. It's even worse when you're standing right next to it, and can't run because someone's dangling precariously from a ledge overhead and you're their best chance of getting down safely. In other words, you can't move from that spot.
** In a game featuring vicious dinosaurs, it is somehow even more disturbing to find corpses of people who were shot to death. Even more so when Yoder notices that they didn't even take cover. Then you discover that they were killed by a soldier going insane with fear, and while investigating the Visitor Centre the building is filled with the sounds of creatures rushing from shadow to shadow.
** The minute the raptors turn up -- in a designated safe haven, no less -- you know you're screwed.
** The utility tunnels. The player knows that the unarmed civilians are being followed by raptors using a parallel tunnel, but they don't know until one goes off for a quiet smoke and lights up...
** [[spoiler: The ''Troodon'']] are so terrifying that most of the other predators flee from them, even the raptors. Yes, those ''raptors'', the ones that terrify virtually everybody else. Their earliest appearance involves a ''Dilophosaurus'' pack giving up a hunt the moment a creepy hiss is heard.
** [[spoiler: The Troodon lay their eggs inside of their victims, while they're still alive. Did we mention that the victim is paralyzed all over while this happens, except for their eyes, which stare at you if you get too close? Gerry's reaction to discovering this fact is entirely appropriate.]]
** Late in the game (after the puzzle with the blueprints), Billy hears some noises coming from a dark hallway and goes to check it out, suspecting [[spoiler: ''Troodon'']]. He doesn't see [[GlowingEyesOfDoom any glowing eyes]], but still isn't sure. He slowly enters the hallway, creeps up to the darkness, and lights a flare... [[spoiler:which reveals a whole pack of ''Troodon'' just inches from him.]]
*** Funnily enough, that action is what saves his life since they can't stand the bright light. Too bad he already mentioned earlier that [[BringMyBrownPants he only has one pair of pants]].
** The Mosasaur, which takes its tactics directly from ''Film/{{Jaws}}''. The ghastly, whale-like sounds it makes are creepy enough, but then you see its pure-black eyes, the permanent snarl on its jaws, the dark colouration of its scales, and how fast it can move despite its size.

** In the case of Nedry, there's buildup. Seeing the vehicle with its lights still on, your companion calls up to him, but gets no response. As you approach the vehicle, you can hear the sounds of bones crunching and flesh being ripped before you ever open the door. To top it off, you the player already know what happened here, leading to some uncomfortable DramaticIrony as the characters slowly piece together the events and learn why Nedry never made it to the docks.

** The Mosasaur, which takes its tactics directly from ''Film/{{Jaws}}''. The ghastly, whale-like sounds it makes are creepy enough, but then you see its pure-black eyes, the permanent snarl on its jaws, the dark colouration of its scales, and how fast it can move despite its size.

** Many of the death scenes can be particularly unsettling, even the ones that use a GoryDiscretionShot. ''Especially'' those ones. For instance, one of the earliest ways to die involve being spat on by the ''Dilophosaurus''. We are then treated to a first person view of one lunging at the player with jaws wide open.

** In the case of Nedry, there's buildup. Seeing the vehicle with its lights still on, your companion calls up to him, but gets no response. As you approach the vehicle, you can hear the sounds of bones crunching and flesh being ripped before you ever open the door. To top it off, you the player already know what happened here, leading to some uncomfortable DramaticIrony as the characters slowly figure out why Nedry never made it to the docks.

** Late in the game (after the puzzle with the blueprints), Billy hears some noises coming from a dark hallway and goes to check it out, suspecting [[spoiler: ''Troodon'']]. He doesn't see [[GlowingEyesOfDoom any glowing eyes]], but still isn't sure. He slowly enters the hallway, creeps up to the darkness, and lights a flare... [[spoiler:which reveals that a whole pack of ''Troodon'' just inches from him.]]

* Even the ''Lost World'' arcade game had its moments. Namely, the fight with the Carnotaurus. Imagine, if you will, a dinosaur slightly smaller than a T-Rex that [[InvisibilityCloak could turn completely invisible]] out for your blood. The fact that it looks like a giant Jackson's chameleon will either act as NightmareRetardant or make it even ''worse''.

* The most recent game from TelltaleGames is full of nightmare fuel. Perhaps the most horror themed out of any of the Jurassic Park media. Keep in mind, this is the first Telltale-created game where you can actually die. Some of the dinosaur-related deaths are horrific and awesome.

* From [[VideoGame/JurassicParkTheGame the 2011 game]]:
** From the first episode alone, the game starts off with a main character being chased by [[spoiler: new dinosaurs, the Troodon]] and we, the players, are only able to their glowing eyes getting ever closer. As the episode progresses, two characters find themselves being stalked, [[spoiler: and in one's case being eaten]] by a pack of Dilophosaurs, but not before being treated to glimpses of Nedry still being eaten by one. To top it off, you find yourself having to deal with the Tyrannosaur in the Visitor's Center and there is a moment where it is actually stomping up the stairs after you. Again, keep in mind, this is just the first episode.
** In the case of Nedry, there's buildup. As you approach the vehicle, you can hear the sounds of bones crunching and flesh being ripped before you ever open the door.
** Expect a lot of {{Jump Scare}}s. One of them involves the Visitor Centre at the end of episode one. You can still hear the Tyrannosaurus crashing about inside, you know you're standing right before the doors, and you have no idea when it's coming.
** [[spoiler: The Troodon]] are so terrifying that most of the other predators flee from them. Even the Raptors. The ''Raptors''.
** [[spoiler: The Troodon lay their eggs inside of their victims, while they're still alive.]]
** The Mosasaur, which takes its tactics directly from ''Film/{{Jaws}}''.
** Late in the game (after the puzzle with the blueprints), Billy hears some noises coming from a dark hallway and goes to check it out, suspecting [[spoiler: Troodon]]. He doesn't see [[GlowingEyesOfDoom any glowing eyes]], but still isn't sure. He slowly enters the hallway, creeps up to the darkness, and lights a flare... [[spoiler:which reveals that a whole pack of Troodon is just inches from him.]]
*** Funny enough, that action is what saves his life since they can't stand the bright light. Too bad he already mentioned earlier that [[BringMyBrownPants he only has one pair of pants]].
** Many of the death scenes can be particularly unsettling, even the ones that use a GoryDiscretionShot. Especially those ones. For instance, one of the earliest ways to die involve being spat on by the Dilophosaurus. We are then treated to a first person view of one lunging at the player with jaws wide open.

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** From the first episode alone, the game starts off with a main character being chased by [[spoiler: new dinosaur, the Troodons]] and, we the players, are only able to their glowing eyes getting ever closer. As the episode progresses, two characters find themselves being stalked, [[spoiler: and in one's case being eaten]] by Dilophosaurs (more than one), but not before being treated to glimpses of Nedry still being eaten by one. To top it off, you find yourself having to deal with the Tyrannosaur in the visitor center and there is a moment where it is actually stomping up the stairs after you. Again, keep in mind this is just the first episode.
** In the case of Nedry, there's buildup. As you approach the vehicle, you can hear the sounds of bones crunching and flesh being ripped before you ever open the door.
* [[spoiler: The troodons]] are so terrifying that even the dilophosaurs are scared of them and retreat. And even the raptors are afraid of them.
** [[spoiler: The troodons lay their eggs inside of their victims, while they're still alive]]
** [[spoiler: The mosasaur,]] which takes its tactics directly from ''Film/{{Jaws}}''.
** [[spoiler: The chase sequence with the troodons in the maintainence tunnels is a nightmare. You have seconds to decide which way to go. If you take too long or choose a dead end, you hear more than see the characters be torn apart by the troodons.]] The fact that that the sequence starts with an out-of-focus first-person shot does not help matters.

It's a series of dinosaur movies, two of which are directed by StevenSpielberg, with video games and huge toy lines. Sounds perfectly kid-friendly, right? Well, [[NightmareFuel not entirely]]. As [[WhatDoYouMeanItsNotForKids many young dinosaur fans found out the hard way]], ''Franchise/JurassicPark'' [[Music/WeirdAlYankovic is frightening in the dark]].

* You think the T-Rex was bad? Think about [[BigBad The Big One]] for a moment: A hyper intelligent velociraptor that is [[TheChessMaster The Chessmaster]] incarnate. She uses one of her pack members to lure [[spoiler: Muldoon]] out into the open, pops up right next to him, and start tearing him apart a few seconds later. Not to mention the fact that they surprise attacked Grant, Ellie, and the kids and would have killed them had the [[spoiler: T-Rex]] not intervened.

** In the case of Nedry, there's buildup. As you approach the vehicle, you can hear the sounds of bones crunching and flesh being ripped before you ever open the door.

* From the 2011 game:

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It's a series of dinosaur movies, two of which are directed by StevenSpielberg, with video games and huge toy lines. Sounds perfectly kid-friendly, right? Well, [[NightmareFuel not entirely]]. As [[WhatDoYouMeanItsNotForKids many young dinosaur fans found out the hard way]], ''JurassicPark'' [[Music/WeirdAlYankovic is frightening in the dark]].

This page is for all terrifying things in ''JurassicPark'' -- the books, the movies, the video games, you name it.

It's a series of dinosaur movies, two of which are directed by StevenSpielberg, with video games and huge toy lines. Sounds perfectly kid-friendly, right? Well, [[NightmareFuel not entirely]]. As [[WhatDoYouMeanItsNotForKids many young dinosaur fans found out the hard way]], ''JurassicPark'' [[WeirdAlYankovic is frightening in the dark]].

** In the case of Nedry, there's buildup. As you approach the vehicle, you can hear the sounds of bones crunching and flesh being ripped before you ever open the door.

* People may have considered ''{{Trespasser}}'' to be a crap game, and with good reason. But it could pull some genuinely terrifying moments sometimes. Raptors could sneak up on you and kill you from behind. Even if you do see them, the goofy controls meant it was difficult to aim and kill them. Running is often your best bet. And there are also scripted moments, like in [[spoiler: level 4's Diner]] where a dinosaur could spawn in behind you or push open a door. And finally, the T-rex. There is no fighting the T-rex. There is only sneaking by it, or distracting it. Unless you get a good head start, you will ''not'' outrun it.

It's a series of dinosaur movies, two of which are directed by StevenSpielberg, with video games and huge toy lines. Sounds perfectly kid-friendly, right? Well, [[HighOctaneNightmareFuel not entirely]]. As [[WhatDoYouMeanItsNotForKids many young dinosaur fans found out the hard way]], ''JurassicPark'' [[WeirdAlYankovic is frightening in the dark]].