Due to the high-frequency audio and sudden visual shifts, these videos can cause genuine distress, hearing discomfort, or issues for individuals with photosensitive epilepsy.
During the "Golden Age" of internet pranks (roughly 2005–2012), videos like "Angelina (3).mp4" were used as bait. They relied on the trope, where users were told to "stare closely" at a spot in the video to see something hidden, ensuring they were close to the screen and focused when the jump scare occurred. Safety and Risk Assessment Angelina (3) mp4
After a few seconds of silence or quiet music, a distorted, frightening face (often a character from a horror movie or a "zombie" edit) suddenly flashes on the screen accompanied by a very loud, piercing scream. Due to the high-frequency audio and sudden visual