jump scare
US /ˈdʒʌmp sker/
UK /ˈdʒʌmp sker/
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jump scare, spavento improvviso
a technique used in horror films, video games, or other media to frighten the audience by surprising them with a sudden, loud noise and/or a sudden appearance of a frightening image
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The movie relied too heavily on jump scares instead of building genuine suspense.
Il film si basava troppo sui jump scare invece di costruire una vera suspense.
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I hate horror games that only use cheap jump scares.
Odio i giochi horror che usano solo jump scare a buon mercato.