The Rules of the Game

Ok guys....I am dedicating this post to all of the horror movie victims. I get s tired of the cliches in horror movies that I just want to rip my hair out. Not saying that this will change the way of horror films today, but I certainly hope directors get a clue.

ONE. You know that "weird noise" that you heard coming from the backyard? Yeah....do me a favor: LEAVE IT WHERE IT'S AT! It's 1:00 in the morning. Most people are asleep. Who has time to worry about a noise coming from outside? Even more; who is going outside to check on that noise? Let me guess. You? Ha! Knock yourself out.

One film that comes to mind is The Strangers. Just a bit different scenario. A couple notices three masked strangers standing outside their house. I would have left them right there and called 9-1-1. I guess they didn't know that number existed. 

TWO. When a killer tells you he's "inside the house", DO NOT lock yourself IN THE HOUSE! He's telling you where he is. That means you need to do the opposite, and get the heck out of the house.

I think we all know what this is a prime example of. "Scary Movie". I know this is supposed to be a spoof and a comedy....but, for crying out loud. Even the killer in this movie is retarded! This is a no-brainer. 

THREE. When being chased by a killer, always stay out in the open. You can never run out of places too run. You see that abandoned warehouse building at the end of the road? Don't run inside, hoping to find a place to hide. The killer will find you and he will kill you. And you will be doomed because you have run out of options.

"Friday the 13th" movies are a great example of this. The victims always want to run inside somewhere and hide instead of staying out in the open. The outdoors is your safe haven in this case.

FOUR. ALWAYS STAY TOGETHER. No matter what, never seperate from the group. That's what the killer wants you to do. That way, its easier to kill you one-by-one.

The "Scream" movies remind me of this. You start off as a group, next thing you know, you're alone. Meanwhile. Ghostface is picking you guys off one-by-one. You should have stayed together. 

FIVE. There is strength in numbers. The more of you there are, the better are your chances of survival. You each need to stick together and hit the killer with everything you've got.

In "Butcher Boys", the four friends split up when being chased. Why split up??? Each of you could have taken them on. Each one gets one. 

SIX. FIGHT BACK! You know that saying; "You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have"? Well...you need to take that seriously,, sweetheart. If you're going too go down, go down with a fight.

"The Descent". Six women go inside of a strange cave and end up fighting for their lives. At least, they fight anyway. 

SEVEN. Get this in your head and let it sink in. NO ONE IS YOUR FRIEND, AND EVERYONE IS THE SUSPECT. Once you let that tip sink in, you will be better off and yur decision-making strategies will line up. The guy who was your boyfriend early on??? Yeah...consider him your ex-boyfriend now because he may just be the one trying to kill you.

"The Hazing" is a perfect example here. The spirit of a professor is able to transfer to different bodies. You never know who the killer is at any given time. 

EIGHT. This is a very important rule. This rule may just save your life. RUN, BITCH!! RUNNNNNNN!!!! When you are being chased by a lunatic, use your legs and run! Run like...well, like you're trying t save your life. Even when you get tired and can't run anymore...still run. The minute you slow down, that gives the killer an advantage. That makes him closer to his target. That's the last thing you want.

There you have it. 8 rules to the game. See you in the next movie!

Peace.

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