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I was sure this trope exists but I can't find it. It occurs mostly in horror movies, but it's typical in other genres.
The character is hiding from danger or simply exploring any location. Suddenly, he/she senses a danger behind, and starts to turn his/her head back very slowly until the menace is seen, which conveniently does not attack until the victim is facing it.
I swear that, in real life, I would instantly turn back if I discover there is a monster or a beast or a ghost or anything horrible behind me.