Meaning of the word "shock scare" in English

What does "shock scare" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

shock scare

US /ˈʃɑːk skɛr/
UK /ˈʃɒk skɛə/

Noun

a sudden fright or surprise, often used in the context of horror films or video games to describe a moment designed to startle the audience

Example:
The movie relied too much on cheap jump scares and not enough on actual suspense.
The sudden loud noise was a classic shock scare.