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Terrifying Premise

posted 15 years ago by dockbennett
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To me, the thought of a madman who is invisible is one of the scariest ideas imaginable.

I agree, that is why I don't understand why some people don't consider this a horror film

But the thought of a vampire roaming around at night is far scarier. Or a Wolf Man on a full moon night. Or a Frankenstein Monster or a 5000 year old Egyptian Mummy on the loose. All these are far scarier. The fact that you couldn't see him me him not scary

[–] twinA (4827) 4 months ago

Forest rangers will tell you, when all recourse and means of avoiding wild animal attacks is exhausted, to cradle up in the *fetal position, and with the up most urgency, protect the your face.

*Blasted autocorrect strikes again. 'Fetal' not 'real'

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[–] millsey72 (9755) 4 months ago

The best way to avoid an animal attack is to always go with someone who you can run faster than

[–] twinA (4827) 4 months ago

Oh man, thanks for the laugh; I needed that, haha! 👍

P.S.
Cool shoutout to your 'Without a Paddle' reference.

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[–] twinA (4827) 4 months ago

It's true; the greatest dangers are oftentimes the ones *we can't see or anticipate. The Invisible Man thus becomes an embodiment of fear itself.

Edit:
*we not she; silly auto correct.

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