chase scene
Thrilling pursuit sequence
A chase scene is a sequence in a film, book, or other narrative where one party pursues another—typically a protagonist fleeing danger or a hero hunting down a villain.
The term evokes car chases, foot pursuits through crowded streets, or any extended pursuit that builds tension through movement and obstacles: The movie's chase scene through the subway was the highlight.
- pursuitAct of chasing something
- hot pursuitImmediate pursuit of suspect
- escapeFlight from captivity
- narrow escapeBarely avoiding disaster
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
heart pounding · car · getaway car · high speed · rooftop · alley · dead end · footsteps · on foot · sirens · running · speeding · thriller · action · shaky cam · fugitive · hunter · prey
- action clichesexplosion, one-liner, slow motion, shootout, showdown
- action filmsexplosion, stunt, shootout, gunfight, fistfight
- action-adventurecombat, exploration, treasure, quest, hero
- slapstick comedyslapstick, pratfall, sight gag, physical comedy, buffoonery
- suspensesuspense, suspenseful, tension, nail-biter, nail-biting
- thriller elementstwists, suspense, tension, anticipation, cliffhanger
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Unresolved confrontation between opponents
Mexican standoff · stalemate · face-off · showdown · siege
chase sceneslow burn
Gradual buildup of rage
quiet moment · establishing shot · dialogue scene · monologue · still life
chase scenereunion scene
Meeting after separation
embrace · love scene · reconciliation · coming together · homecoming
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