1. Parents just don't understand: Yes, no matter how crazy hoặc odd the behavior of their children becomes, these horror parents just refuse to care, say, hoặc do anything about it. In severe cases the statement "He/she must be on drugs!" is often spoken.

2. We travel in packs! Whether monster hoặc slasher, the fodder must consist of a group no smaller than six members of either friends, family, hoặc tourists. Another characteristic of this cliche is that the members must consist of all ranges of gender, race, and stereotypes.

3. Arise ye Baddie! Our beloved baddie has just had a bridge collapse on him...