The Unexpected Jump
What does it look like?
It’s unexpected “jump” moment or cut where the character almost gets seriously injured or killed.
How’s it done?
It’s done as a practical shot on the set.
When should I use it?
It’s best used during moments in the film where the character is off guard and vulnerable to an attack.
Color of Night (1994)
Synopsis: Bruce Willis stars as a troubled psychiatrist who quits after a patient commits suicide. But when a colleague is murdered, he gets drawn into a web of intrigue—and into the arms of a patient who’s also a suspect.
Featured Scene: Bill (Bruce Willis) returns from a jog then opens his mailbox and dodges a rattlesnake.
Color of Night (1994), directed by Richard Rush
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