conventions of horror films

what stereotypically not what to do in a horror film and who to avoid...

• Never answer the phone - It will not be who you expect
• Don't accept a ride from strangers- they aren't being friendly or nice
• Small children are evil- they may seem innocent but they aren't
• Never have any medical operation- you may end up with something missing or something extra
• Teens are usually spoiled brats who deserve to die- think they know everything until faced with death
• Rabbis rarely appear
• Require basements - what may be in the basement- always a good twist to the story line
• Bad idea to respond to a personal ad
• Bad idea to get in a elevator - will end up trapped
• Bad idea to sleep in horror films - people and fantasy objects come for you in your sleep
• Priests are generally well meaning - try to get rid of a curse
• Nuns are to be avoided
• Estate agents can never be trusted- try to give you a cursed house
• Work best in rural settings - creepy, scary and unknown as to what may happen
• Never purchase a dirty cheap house or apartment - have more than just insects in the house
• Living dead or the living undead zip past an open door or window but nobody sees them
• Never go into a dark room alone