Horror Movie Do’s and Don’ts

[Matt]

If someone finds themselves in a horror movie scenario, here are 20 of the worst things they could do, often leading to classic horror movie mistakes:

1. Splitting Up: Instead of staying together for safety, they decide to split up to cover more ground.
2. Ignoring Warning Signs: They disregard ominous warnings or creepy signs, like “Do Not Enter” or tales of a cursed location.
3. Not Locking Doors: They leave doors and windows unlocked, making it easy for something sinister to enter.
4. Going into the Basement or Attic: They decide to explore the darkest, creepiest parts of a house, like the basement or attic.
5. Ignoring Strange Noises: They dismiss strange noises or movements as “just the wind” or “nothing.”
6. Investigating Alone: Someone goes off alone to investigate a strange sound or occurrence, without telling anyone.
7. Not Charging Their Phone: They neglect to keep their phone charged or forget to bring it altogether.
8. Trusting Strangers Too Quickly: They trust a stranger they just met, despite the stranger’s suspicious behavior or appearance.
9. Underestimating the Threat: They believe the situation isn’t serious or that they can handle it without help.
10. Splitting Off from the Group: One person decides to go outside or leave the group, often to check on something or get help.
11. Not Paying Attention to Surroundings: They get too comfortable and don’t notice changes in their environment, like doors mysteriously closing or things moving.
12. Trying to Be the Hero: Someone tries to face the threat alone, thinking they can handle it without anyone else.
13. Ignoring Local Legends or History: They dismiss or make fun of local legends or the dark history of a place.
14. Refusing to Leave: Despite clear signs of danger, they decide to stay in the haunted location.
15. Using a Ouija Board or Summoning Rituals: They engage in activities like using a Ouija board or trying to summon spirits, which usually end badly.
16. Not Keeping Quiet: They talk loudly or make unnecessary noise, alerting any lurking threats.
17. Forgetting to Check the Back Seat: They get into a car without checking the back seat, potentially overlooking someone hiding there.
18. Ignoring the “Don’t Look Back” Rule: When fleeing from danger, they stop to look back, which often slows them down or causes them to trip.
19. Not Having a Plan: They fail to make a clear plan or communicate it to everyone involved.
20. Dismissing Others’ Fears: They belittle or ignore the fears and warnings of others, leading to critical mistakes.
21. Ignoring Pets’ Reactions: They disregard their pet’s unusual behavior, like barking or growling at seemingly nothing.
22. Not Preparing for the Worst: They assume everything will be fine and don’t prepare for potential dangers, like not packing emergency supplies.
23. Refusing to Call for Help: They don’t call the police or authorities, thinking they’ll be dismissed or not believed.
24. Venturing Out During Bad Weather: They decide to go out in a storm or other bad weather, making it harder to escape or get help.
25. Using a Defective Car: They ignore the signs of a defective vehicle, like a failing engine or low fuel, which can lead to being stranded.
26. Entering Cursed or Forbidden Areas: They knowingly enter places with bad reputations, like cursed woods or forbidden rooms.
27. Bringing Home Mysterious Objects: They bring home strange objects, like an antique doll or artifact, without knowing its history.
28. Overlooking Creepy Warnings in Books or Journals: They find and read a creepy book or journal but ignore the warnings or sinister content.
29. Dismissing Medical Advice: They ignore a medical professional’s advice, which could be crucial to their safety.
30. Playing Pranks: They play pranks on each other, which can lead to real danger being dismissed as another joke.
31. Ignoring Flickering Lights: They dismiss flickering lights or power outages as mere electrical issues, not a sign of something more sinister.
32. Not Watching Their Surroundings: They fail to notice that they are being followed or watched.
33. Venturing into the Woods at Night: They decide to explore the woods at night, often without proper lighting or a way to navigate.
34. Ignoring Historical Warnings: They disregard historical warnings about the area, such as old newspaper articles or historical records.
35. Not Taking Cover or Barricading: When in danger, they don’t barricade doors or windows, leaving them vulnerable.
36. Underestimating Natural Hazards: They ignore natural hazards like cliffs, rivers, or wild animals in the area.
37. Ignoring Injuries: They neglect injuries or health issues, which could be crucial in a survival situation.
38. Not Telling Others Their Plans: They go off to do something risky without informing others of their plans or whereabouts.
39. Trying to Reason with the Villain: They try to reason with or bargain with the antagonist, often underestimating the danger.
40. Getting Distracted: They get distracted by trivial things, like a strange sound or object, and don’t focus on the main danger.
41. Ignoring Unusual Behavior in Others: They dismiss unusual behavior in others, like sudden mood swings or strange speech.
42. Taking Shortcuts: They decide to take a shortcut through an unfamiliar and potentially dangerous area.
43. Not Having an Escape Plan: They don’t have an escape route or plan in case things go wrong.
44. Leaving Safety: After finding a safe place, they leave it unnecessarily, exposing themselves to danger.
45. Trusting Out-of-Town Strangers: They trust strangers from out of town without questioning their motives.
46. Ignoring Cultural Taboos or Rituals: They disregard cultural taboos or rituals that could be critical to their safety.
47. Focusing on Personal Conflicts: They get caught up in personal conflicts or drama, losing focus on the immediate danger.
48. Ignoring Signs of Possession or Haunting: They overlook signs that someone is possessed or that the place is haunted.
49. Using Technology inappropriately: They rely too heavily on technology, like GPS or phones, which can fail or lead them astray.
50. Being Overly Curious: They can’t resist investigating something unusual, even when it clearly poses a danger

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