chase sequences
Cinematic pursuit montages
Chase sequences are extended scenes in film, television, or video games depicting pursuit—one party fleeing while another gives chase.
The term is industry shorthand for these set pieces, which often showcase stunt work, vehicle action, or parkour: The movie's chase sequences are its main selling point.
A well-crafted chase sequence builds tension through obstacles, near-misses, and escalating stakes.
- pursuitAct of chasing something
- hot pursuitImmediate pursuit of suspect
- high speedRapid rate of motion
- actionProcess of doing
- runningSwift foot travel
on foot · escape · narrow escape · thrilling · rooftop · parkour · adrenaline · footsteps · sirens · speeding · sharp turns · narrow · alleyway · dead end · dodging · breathless · motorcycles · suspense
- wildlife filmingnature footage, documentaries, camera traps, trail cameras, drone footage
chase sequencesquiet moments
Periods without noise
stillness · establishing shots · breathing room · slow burn · tableau
chase sequencestalking heads
Chest-up video commentators
monologues · philosophical discussions · verbal sparring · courtroom scenes · voiceover narration
chase sequencesreunion scenes
Depicted meetings after separation
love scenes · embrace · homecoming · denouement · resolution
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