Weve zeroed in on some horror cliches that cheapen the genre.
This happened as recently asScream 6(even if it was a copout).
But why should the sluts be punished?
Scream (1996) / Dimension
Why not the slutshamers?
But why must they be so obvious?
Horror characters have never seen horror movies
Horror movie characters rarely know what movie theyre in.
Sometimes this makes sense: InThe Conjuring, for instance, the characters are in 1971.
Supernatural horror wasnt as ubiquitous in 1971 as it is now.
But what about the people in theParanormal Activitymovies?
What excuse do they have?
Its not the wind or your prankster brother.
Its a demon who will possess your father and then engulf you in the omnipotent fires of Hell.
Did the killer really need the warm-up?
Also, why must there always be a ten to fifteen minute period between Have you seen Fluffy?
and Omg, its Fluffys body cries?
We all know why Fluffy disappeared.
Now, ifFluffywere the killer … That would be the gag.
But why must horror movie jerks be so obviously awful?
Why do they have to be, like, homophobic bullies with rattails?
If he/she/they were more insidious with their vileness, that would be so much more interesting.
That person should die.
Youd be surprised, yet satisfied, to see her go.
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