Any time a rebellious cop plays by their own rules, a victim trips while running from a killer, or the hero finds a henchman who wears the exact same size as them, that’s a movie trope. Understanding ...
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The hero’s sacrifice: Why this trope always breaks us (3 perfect movie examples)
A hero’s sacrifice is considered one of the hardest-hitting storytelling devices a filmmaker could use. As true as this may ...
This is when something seemingly unexpected happens in the film, with the intention of causing the audience to leap out of their seats. The jump scare is probably one of the most used tropes in the ...
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Shojo anime's 2026 comeback needs to fix poorly aged tropes of the '90s
Shojo has long been burdened by some of anime's worst tropes, but the genre's comeback in 2026 is the perfect time to make ...
If there's one thing that all horror movies have in common, it's that they aim to give their audiences an adrenaline rush, keeping them on the edge of their seats for the duration of the film, as they ...
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