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Record 1 2024-02-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cinematography
  • Software
  • Games and Toys (General)
DEF

A scripted moment (as in a film or video game) intended to startle the audience.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cinématographie
  • Logiciels
  • Jeux et jouets (Généralités)
DEF

Procédé dramatique qui vise à surprendre et à effrayer le spectateur ou le joueur d'un jeu vidéo par l'utilisation d'un effet visuel ou sonore inattendu.

OBS

coup d'effroi : désignation et définition publiées au Journal officiel de la République française le 31 août 2023.

Spanish

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