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Horror movie clichés.

posted 4 years ago by samoanjoes (52921)
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-Being startled by a small animal only to get killed immediately after.

-When running into a house, the first place they decide to go is upstairs.

-Stabbing/shooting the killer once and running away.

-The main killer is dead but we get a final shot of his hand emerging in frame.

-Shots that are framed in a way where you know someone is going to pop up.

-Looking into a mirror and seeing something behind them.

-Looking into a mirror and seeing their face transformed into a ghost or monster.

-Cars never starting when they're most needed.

[–] AndyKing1967 (35013) 4 years ago

Hello!
Hello? Is anyone in there?

[–] samoanjoes (52921) 4 years ago

Killer: "It's the killer."
Victim: "Shit, I didn't really think he'd reveal himself."

[–] actionkamen (23176) 4 years ago

Also victim: "kill me hard, daddy!"

[–] [deleted] 4 years ago

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[–] AndyKing1967 (35013) 4 years ago

Which is understandable, otherwise call made, problem solved and I still have half a bag of popcorn 🍿.

[–] samoanjoes (52921) 4 years ago

Or the dreaded 1% battery.

[–] davodikum (6006) 4 years ago

That one is fair enough. Phones killed alot of story ideas. But also created tonnes.

[–] davodikum (6006) 4 years ago

I know I know tonnes, but, I cant figure em out ATM, I'm too drunk/shibbied.

[–] AndyKing1967 (35013) 4 years ago

Sliánte!

[–] sut6432 (2852) 4 years ago

One of my favorites is the car that won’t start.

[–] chilone (17393) 4 years ago

- Let's split up

- Wait here.....

- Leaving one room/area and BACKING into the new one because we know the threat won't be in there!

- Hey! I heard a noise downstairs. Imma check it out... without turning on the lights, of course.

[–] ColumboKate (5368) 4 years ago

The lights one is so annoying!

[–] samoanjoes (52921) 4 years ago

Maybe they don't want to draw attention to a possible killer so they leave the lights off?

[–] actionkamen (23176) 4 years ago

Door closes itself.

Lights turn on and off frantically.

[–] [deleted] 4 years ago

the dog always senses something and ends up dead.

[–] [deleted] 4 years ago

the door shuts behind a character.

[–] samoanjoes (52921) 4 years ago

Pretty much every paranormal movie.