Horror Movie Survival 101

[wilted_orchid]

Escapist, I've gone on a bit of a horror binge this summer, and I can't help but feel that in each movie the main protaganist and their cannon fodder, I mean, friends keep missing the few obvious keys to survival. Does anyone else ever get this frustration at the idiocy and if so, what tip would you give if you could?

I think mine would have to be If the phone dies, the power's out, and you hear footsteps when you're "alone", don't follow the noises to see who your "guest" is .

 

[Artemis923]

"Never hang out with a virgin. Either get someone in her pants or get the hell away from her!"

Words of wisdom right there.

EDIT: Whosoever can tell me the source of this awesome advice will get a mighty cookie.

 

[Totally_Legit]

"look behind you!!! behind you!!"

or something like that.

and never let your curiosity guide you

 

[Torque669]

Dont be black.

 

[Casual Shinji]

Kill it while it's still in it's embryonic stage.

 

[messy]

Don't use the phrase "I'm sure it was nothing" "it was just the wind" or "how can things possible get any worse"

If is scientist uses the words "there's no way it could escape" run, just run leave the town, country, country, continent, planet.

 

[Katherine Kerensky]

Walk Softly. And Carry A Big Gun.

 

[Jedamethis]

Don't go exploring on your own
Hell don't go anywhere on your own

 

[Dragon_of_red]

Try not to go upstairs, worst idea ever.

 

[Rostello]

Turn all the lights on.

 

[Artemis923]

Walk Softly. And Carry A Big Gun.

Mmm, Dawn of War. Tasty.

 

[PureChaos]

if someone finds evidence of strange goings on but when they try to show you the evidence it's no longer there, they are probably right anyway and they will most likely be the sole survivor.

 

[TunaKing]

"Lets split up gang!"

"No, lets fucking not!"

 

[Wintermoot]

if your friends die mysteriously while you are in a forest GET THE FUCK OUT!

 

[rossatdi]

"If you have a moment of advantage show no hesitation and attack the threat with anything and everything available."

The sheer number of times torture-horror victims have a moment of advantage and they choose to run away does my head in.

The obvious one that comes to mind is Wolf Creek when the protagonist had (i) a stunned & prone antagonist who had tortured her, and (ii) a loaded gun & several blades right next to her.

What does she do? Run away and get hunted down.

 

[dark-amon]

Never be a teenager, nor a virgin, be wellarmed, and belive that there is something evil around. (I'm atheist so I can't belive I'm writing this) And belive in God, have a bible close to your heart, even on your back. This will be protecting you from stabs in the heart from the back.

 

[AmrasCalmacil]

Whatever you do, do not take your fucking top off!

 

[Rostello]

Remember to reload your gun.