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 Several films have successfully captured actors' genuine reactions by surprising them during key scenes. Here are some notable examples:

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

In this classic film, director Mel Stuart intentionally withheld information from child actors about the Chocolate Room and the dark boat scene. When Gene Wilder performed a frightening rendition of a song, the children's terrified reactions were authentic, adding to the film's charm and spontaneity

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The Exorcist

During a pivotal scene where Ellen Burstyn's character is thrown across the room, director William Friedkin increased the force of the apparatus without informing her. This resulted in a genuinely shocked and frightened reaction from Burstyn, which contributed to the scene's intensity, though it left her unhappy with the director afterward

Alien

In one of the film's most iconic moments, when an alien bursts from Kane's chest, the cast was completely unaware of what would happen. Director Ridley Scott wanted to capture their raw reactions, leading to genuine shock and horror as fake blood splattered on them during filming

Pretty Woma

Richard Gere's playful act of snapping a jewelry box shut just before Julia Roberts could grab it was completely improvised. Roberts' surprised laughter was genuine and made it into the final cut, adding a charming spontaneity to their chemistry

Fight Club

Director David Fincher orchestrated unexpected moments on set, such as when Jason Miller's character was vomited on unexpectedly. The surprise led to a natural reaction that enhanced the authenticity of the scene

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.These instances highlight how directors can effectively utilize surprise to elicit genuine emotional responses from actors, resulting in memorable cinematic moments.