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Jump scares, in horror movies

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I believe the answer is:

staple

(Other definitions for staple that I've seen before include "means of keeping papers together" , "Secure" , "Fastening device" , "Chief - paper fastener" , "Fasten with short U-shaped bits of wire" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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