Jump scare

/dʒˈʌmp skˈeə/

/dʒˈʌmp skˈɛɹ/

Jump scare

a cinematic technique that uses a sudden and unexpected sound, image, or event to startle and frighten the audience, often used in horror movies

Examples

1. The game just relies on jump scares.

2. People just want jump scares.

3. And even then, that's just a jump scare.

4. It's not really filled with jump scares.