Glossary Entry: Jump scare
Definition
A jump scare is a sudden, possibly frightening surprise. These are intended to catch people off guard and startle them.
However, they lose their impact quickly when overused and are often considered to be low quality horror at best.
However, they lose their impact quickly when overused and are often considered to be low quality horror at best.
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